You will serve as a NDT INSPECTOR in the Nondestructive Test Division (Code 135.2), Quality Assurance Office of PSNS and IMF.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will conduct nondestructive inspections and analysis on non-routine mechanical components, piping systems and structural assemblies to determine structural integrity.
You will perform calibration and safety checks of test equipment prior to and after performance of nondestructive inspections.
You will determine final acceptance or rejection of items in accordance with specific codes and specifications.
You will record test results and data using enhanced signal processing and acquisition software on computer-based platforms.
You will independently judge the impact that modified test equipment or procedures may have on ensuring proper calibration.