Starting Pay*: $53,947/hr – $79,839/hr (GS-07/08/09/10/11)

The employee will serve as a welding engineering consultant to various activities engaged in propeller fabrication and repair work and NFPC manufacturing operations. The employee will be responsible for qualifying welders and assisting in the preparation of work instructions. As such, the employee needs to have a background related to welding as well as strong communication and technical writing skills. The employee will receive on the job training and close supervision and guidance from more experienced employees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizes and maintains welder qualifications. Determines importance of information and reports out as necessary.
• Performs welder surveillances as part of the NFPC Quality Assurance program.
• Prepares work instructions for welding operations at NFPC.

Qualifications Required for the Position

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate with various levels at the site and the shipyard.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with staff members in various departments as needed.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute a project.
• Attention to detail.

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,947.00 - $79,839.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Work Location: In person