NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR & EVALUATOR SUPERVISOR I

United States Fleet Forces CommandNaval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginiausajobspublished 10/08/2026
Must-have:Lead

You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR & EVALUATOR SUPERVISOR I in the Quality Assurance Office ofNORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

  • You will serve as the nondestructive test inspector representative at ship project meetings and strategy sessions.
  • You will work with Assistant Project Managers, Zone Managers and Nondestructive Test Inspection Branch Head to plan work for subordinates based on the established project and nondestructive inspection schedules.
  • You will determine the number and types of nondestructive test inspectors needed to accomplish assigned work.
  • You will plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of subordinate nondestructive test inspection personnel to meet schedules.

Qualifications

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 Performing naval shipyard repair and overhaul specification of SUBSAFE, nuclear interface and non-nuclear systems, testing Radiography Level II, Ultrasonic Shearwave, Eddy Current Tubing Analysis, Radiographer-In-Charge (RIC). Supervising personnel, administer management policies, and procedures and to coordinate functions between various groups to accomplish intended goals. Experience in all areas of nondestructive testing, inclusive of Eddy Current, Radiology, Ultrasonic Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant and Visual Inspections. Knowledge of operating goals, objectives and programs to adequately support the various projects with qualified personnel and equipment. Conducting daily job site reviews and provide surveillance of in-process inspection operations. Utilizing safety practices and procedures following established safety rules. 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.