Summary You will serve as a Branch Supervisor in the Product Quality Assurance Division of the SUPSHIP GULF COAST. The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of expertise and creativity for the solution of complex Shipbuilding Quality Assurance problems involving new construction contracts for naval ships and vessels. This is a Gulf Coast regional position. Responsibilities You will provide a high level of expertise and creativity for the solution of complex Shipbuilding Quality Assurance problems involving multiple new construction contracts for naval ships and vessels. You will evaluate employees work performance, approve leave, and solve problems related to work supervised. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate work operations. You will administer the development of surveillance plans, accept/reject criteria, sampling plans and assist in planning the details of their implementation. You will hear and resolve employee complaints and refer group grievances and serious complaints to the Comptroller. You will identify and recommend training needs. You will carry out EEO policies and communicate support of these policies. You will cooperate and participate full y in the development of EEO Affirmative Action Plans and efforts regarding staffing, motivation and training. You will develop and implement quality plans, execute instructions, procedures, directives and memoranda for use by Shipbuilding Quality Assurance. You will review and analyze contractors' inspection quality program and procedures, investigate quality problems, and recommend corrective action. You will have experience with Contract Administration Quality Assurance Program (CAQAP) for planning, document review, evaluations, product verification inspection, quality audit and data evaluation in new ship construction. You will evaluate the effectiveness of operations supervised in terms of mission accomplishment, quality and quantity of standards, procedural, policy and regulatory compliance, and technical competence. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NH-03 (GS-12/13 equivalent): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading quality assurance inspections, assessments, surveillances or audits on shipbuilding construction, maintenance or repair operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN AND Individual Occupational Requirement: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/ 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 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 be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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.