NUCLEAR MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS INSPECTOR (SHIPS)

United States Fleet Forces Command - Department of the Navy

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 the 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 as a Nuclear Mechanical & Structural Systems Inspector (SHIPS) performing duties such as: Maintaining a highly sophisticated and complex nuclear reactor plant system in accordance with critical design requirements and specifications. Performing inspections and verifying that specifications are being followed, using knowledge of all nuclear trades. Testing temporary systems and equipment after completion of work for proper circulation, flow, pressure and leak free joints. Performing reactor refueling operations, weld joint in-process and acceptance inspections for nuclear welding and Non-Destructive Testing. Interpreting diagrams, specifications, drawings and interrelated procedure and technical requirements. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300 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 Nuclear Mechanical and Structural Systems Inspector (SHIPS) in the Refueling Branch, Nuclear Inspection Division, Quality Assurance Office of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. THIS IS A TEMPORARY PROMOTION, NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR; MAY BECOME PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

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