Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. NT-03 is equal to the GS-9-10. NT-04 is equal to the GS-11-12. Responsibilities You will assist with developing repair practices and technical welding procedures relating to the manufacture, repair, modification, rebuilding, and assembling of equipment items. You will assist with developing, testing, and evaluating welding procedures. You will utilize established manual, electric arc/inert gas shielded, gas torch or similar welding processes. You will verify the repair, modification or fabrication of all types of metal and alloy parts, equipment or components worked upon. You will be responsible for conducting internal/external American Welding Society (AWS) certifications as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). You will support a manufacturing organization. You will provide technical direction and inspect the repair work performed by Technicians, Quality Assurance Specialists, and Welders, and provide quality control. You will develop Non-Destructive (NDT) and Destructive (DT) Test reports. You will develop Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for all assigned programs and assigned work areas. You will analyze and then conduct in-process inspections. You will be required to report to the duty location advertised in the announcement on a regular and reoccurring basis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR NT-04: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing and applying technical engineering procedures, practices or methods to develop, test, and repair parts, to improve current welding procedures and processes relating to manufacture of equipment. FOR NT-03: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower band, NT-02 (GS-05 through GS-08 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: applying technical engineering procedures, practices or methods to assist with development, testing, and repair of equipment in support of manufacturing processes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Engineering Technical Series, 0802, IOR: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) Technical and Medical Support Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR NT-03: Successfully completed two full years of graduate level education that is directly related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/workingin-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ -OR Have a combination of experience and graduate level education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. The salary for the position is as follows: NT-03: $61,111 - $87,482 NT-04: $73,939 - $115,213 This position is in the Energetics Manufacturing Department (M), Navy Weapons Division (M5), Industrial Services Branch (M52), of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head located in McAlester, Oklahoma. This announcement uses the STRL Direct Support direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. You may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.