QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING)
What you'd do
You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (SHIPBUILDING) in the Mid-Atlantic Calibration Center (MARCC), Code 137, Quality Assurance Office of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will perform assigned assessments by identifying problems, issuing reports and follow on corrective action and closeout. You will lead preparation and corrective actions for required certifications such as JNACT audits and A2LA accreditation audits. You will assist in the development of self-assessments for MARCC management and personnel. You will execute the Code 137 internal Collateral Duty Inspector training program. You will develop Training plan, Presentations and Follow-ups as required. You will establish required qualifications for personnel to perform specific quality functions within Code 137.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting reports produced by lower graded personnel to ensure accuracy, compliance with established standards, and alignment with organizational objectives. Experience applying the fundamental metrology engineering concepts, terminology and technical directives as related to the calibration process. Experience acting decisively and correctly on matters concerning the division, assessing compliance with technical specifications, analyzing root causes of discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions to enhance efficiency and reliability. Experience applying knowledge of pertinent metrology characteristics such as calibration methods, techniques, and processes required to assure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of all calibrations and services. Experience analyzing complex calibration requirements and implementing quality control measures to maintain compliance with NAVSEA standards and guidelines. Experience applying naval metrology policies and procedures related to such functional areas as engineering, planning, production, and administration to be utilized in reviewing and categorizing quality data. Experience applying basic quality assurance principles involving quality methods and techniques to evaluate work, work processes (e.g., calibration procedures), and shipyard programs (i.e., Team Learning Session (TLS), Self-Assessment initiatives to ensure requirements, standards, and guidelines are being followed. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.
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