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Department Of Navy • San Diego, California, United States
Role & seniority: Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Training Instructor (federal government; bargaining unit). Journeyman NDI technician with Level II certification in ≥5 NDI methods preferred.
Stack/tools: NDI methods and equipment; CANTRAC formal training programs; course outlines/materials development; task analysis, job breakdowns, testing materials, student evaluations; training program administration and record-keeping.
Conduct formal and on-the-job NDI training across five or more areas, using classroom and hands-on methods.
Develop and revise course outlines, instructional materials, demonstrations, and student assessments; ensure progressive skill development.
Administer the NDI training program within the branch: counsel students, assist management planning, maintain training records and reporting.
U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment; ability to obtain/maintain current certification.
Journeyman NDI knowledge with Level II in five or more NDI methods.
Ability to determine equipment/procedures and to work autonomously with independent judgment.
Eligible for and prepared to travel; willingness to work rotating shifts.
Experience with DoD/Navy training programs (e.g., CANTRAC); experience maintaining training records for Navy/DoD.
Prior exposure to formal training program administration and advisory roles.
Location & work type: Department of th
Duties
You will conduct training sessions under formal organized training programs which covers all phases of the nondestructive Inspection. You will develop course outlines, training course material, task analysis, job breakdowns, testing material and student evaluations from raw technical data and job experience. You will prepare course of instruction for use in class, on-the-job, and for other agency use. You will revise and adapt daily lessons plans, develop demonstration aides and perform other tasks to develop and present NDI training courses. You will provide administrative control over the NDI training program within the branch including counseling students on technical material, advising and assisting the management in planning and executing NDI training You will coordinate with staff training reports and incidents of training for Navy record purposes and maintain adequate records of NDI training. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current certification. 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: 1.) Provide formal and on-the-job training for nondestructive testing mechanic trade. The purpose of this position is to conduct training sessions in five or more different areas of the Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) program utilizing on the job and classroom methods of instruction. 2.) Conduct training sessions formal organized training programs (CANTRAC) which covers all phases of the nondestructive Inspection (NDI) program designed to progressively improve the student's skills. 3.) Working knowledge as a journeyman NDI technician, certified and licenses as a level II in five or more of the NDI Methods. 4.) Determine independently the equipment and process procedures required to obtain the most efficient and economical work operations. 5.) Use independent judgment and is innovative in making decisions within the parameters of oral and written instructions to complete an assigned work request. 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: 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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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 the ability 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: This position requires rotating shift work. 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: 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.