The detailee for this position will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 139).
This position will serve in a bridge program designed to give employees an opportunity to gain competencies necessary to qualify for a GS-1910 position. If selected, you will be placed in the position Not to Exceed One Year.
Summary
The detailee for this position will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the Nuclear Inspection Division (Code 139).
This position will serve in a bridge program designed to give employees an opportunity to gain competencies necessary to qualify for a GS-1910 position. If selected, you will be placed in the position Not to Exceed One Year.
You will be responsible for the Code's accountability of work on projects assigned to him/her, assisting in coordination efforts with other personnel assigned to similar projects.
You will certify objective quality evidence or materials for shipyard maintenance work, reviewing and/or approving processes, project planning, establishing milestones to achieve project and/or code goals.
you will provide technical guidance and coordination efforts to other shipyard personnel to achieve desired results.
You will prepare formal reports which clearly and concisely identify project results.
You will serve in an advisory capacity providing consultation to the Supervisor/Branch head/Division Manager.
You will plan and review inspections for critical products and processes to ensure materials meet quality requirements.
You will review quality documentation to confirm that all critical work was properly authorized and performed.
You will identify problems with products and processes and coordinate with other departments to resolve them.
You will help develop and revise quality assurance instructions for inspections and surveillances.
You will review, process, and adjudicate quality audits and surveillances under supervision.
See Other Information section for additional requirements.
Both agencies' management and HR must agree to reimbursement details. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be signed by the detailee and management.
Must have received a Fully Successful or higher performance rating on last performance cycle.
This detail opportunity may be rescinded if detailee fails to meet position requirements.
This is a bargaining unit position.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
You will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.
Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.
This appointment is a temporary position that will not exceed one year.
Qualifications
You are eligible for this training opportunity if you have journey level trades experience in one of the following series: ALL JOURNEY AND HIGHER-LEVEL 2801/5301 SERIES EMPLOYEES.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience (or performing competencies).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Detail cannot result in a promotion or permanent position without further competition.
Detailee will continue to be paid by the home command, and salary will be reimbursed.
This position may be subject to the priority Placement Program.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you have the desired qualifications for this detail. All applications will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
COMPUTER LITERACY
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this detail, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter or Statement of Interest
3) Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current grade, series, and position occupied
4) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
2. Supporting documentation
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/18/2026. Applications received after 03/18/2026 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
PSNS and IMF
1400 Farragut Ave
Bremerton, WA 98314
US
Next steps
When the application process is complete, your complete application (resume, and all supporting documents) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this detail, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter or Statement of Interest
3) Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current grade, series, and position occupied
4) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
2. Supporting documentation
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application (resume and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/18/2026. Applications received after 03/18/2026 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
PSNS and IMF
1400 Farragut Ave
Bremerton, WA 98314
US
Next steps
When the application process is complete, your complete application (resume, and all supporting documents) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
