You will serve as a NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR LEADER in the NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST DIVISION of PSNS and IMF. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE 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 complete and maintain detailed test records that are subject to audit.
You will conduct radiographic operations and serve as Radiographer-in-Charge (RIC) for nuclear and non-nuclear radiographic inspections.
You will perform calibration and safety checks of test equipment prior to and after performance of Non-Destructive Test Inspections.
You will participate in audits, submit reports and recommendations and maintain files, charts and status reports on progress inspections/documents completed.
You will arrange for corrections of deficiencies and re-inspection of repaired items and recommend remedies for particular problems.
You will assure effective use of the inspection crews by relaying to other inspectors the instructions received from supervisors and initiating the work to be performed.