NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING MECHANIC INSPECTOR

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. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING MECHANIC INSPECTOR WG-3705-10 without more than normal supervision such as: Performing traditional nondestructive inspection of castings, forgings, machined parts, test plates, welds, metal cladding, pipes, bar stock, flat metal sheets, airframe and engine assemblies utilizing NDI test equipment and chemicals applicable to the total range of nondestructive examination methods; Encapsulating systematic and proactive measures to ensure quality assurance & quality control means are carried out as needed, (i.e., the parts and/or assemblies are examined as they are inducted into the facility to determine the existence of flaws or defects. The parts and/or assemblies are examined again after one or more steps of rework to determine if the unit still meets specifications); Reading and interpreting specifications, sketches, blueprints, technical directives, manuals and shop orders to interpret and/or develop information on products to be tested and examined; AND Calibrating and setting up nondestructive testing equipment, components or assemblies to produce the optimum results desired for the examinations. 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.