Summary This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-12575339-25-LJD. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement. You will serve as an ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST in the Energetics Manufacturing Department (M), Navy Weapons Division (M5) of NAVSURFWARCEN IH DIV located in McAlester, Oklahoma. NT-03 is equal to the GS-09-10. NT-04 is equal to the GS-11-12. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Responsibilities You will serve as a the local Quality Assurance Specialist on quality assurance matters pertaining to manufacturing and maintenance of Ammunition and Explosives (A and E), Support and Test Equipment (S and TE). You will utilize quality control processes to identify unusual material nonconformities or defects in manufacturing or during maintenance and refurbishment or repair operations. You will conduct various measuring methods ranging from manual methods to using computer aided measurement devices. You will conduct analysis of applied corrosion preventative coatings and organic finishes. You will perform quality control beginning from material selection, first article inspections, through end item processing for demilitarization and disposal. You will provide support to operational elements regarding the resolution of complex special processes and testing problems. You will support a manufacturing organization. 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 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 quality assurance methods and procedures of ordnance material or equipment in manufacturing or maintenance operations to ensure safe work practices for ordnance programs. FOR NT-03: Your resume must 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 techniques, to include quality control processes to evaluate ordnance material or equipment to determine adequacy of manufacturing methods and ensure safe operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Quality Assurance Series, 1910, IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/ Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 the NT-04: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Successful completion of three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. OR Successful completion of LL.M, if related. OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For the NT-03: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Successful completion of two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. OR Successful completion of LL.B or J.D. , if related. OR Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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. If selected below the full performance level, 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.