NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINING WORKER

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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: * Ability to perform the work of Nondestructive Testing and complete visual inspections, magnetic particle inspections, and liquid penetrant inspections. * Making adjustments and calibrations to Nondestructive Testing equipment. * Interpreting NDT test results based on Nondestructive Testing approved criteria. * Ability to use Nondestructive Testing equipment such as MT yokes, scales, protractors, and magnification lenses. * Reading blueprints, sketches, and Nondestructive Testing technical manuals to understand the functions of the parts of a system. 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 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3700 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 serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINING WORKER in the NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION AND NDT DIVISION (CODE 135.2), QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.