Military

SUPV QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC

U.S. Pacific Fleet ยท Department of the Navy
๐Ÿ“ Bremerton, Washington GS-13
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 (Closes in 7 days)

About This Position

This is a detail opportunity open to Department of Navy permanent civilian employees in the competitive service currently at the GS-12 grade level (or higher). The selectee will be placed on a temporary detail not to exceed 365 days. The detailee for this position will serve as a person in the office of Quality Assurance Office Code 139 This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: ST-13034985-26-FAA. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning and directing projects in support of systems processes and submarine or ship operating systems to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance requirements. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series IOR Link: 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.

Major Duties

You will manage, through subordinate supervisors, resources and nuclear work for the code.

You will ensure that the ships system work and/or associated interface work performed is accomplished in a safe, economical, and timely manner and in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements.

You will coordinate and provide authoritative responses to audits, surveillances, incident and deficiency reports, or other internal and external reviews.

You will analyze problems to determine causes and trends and recommend or direct appropriate corrective action.

You will provide evaluation and oversight of nuclear inspection training to ensure improvements/changes to processes are incorporated.

You will develop short and long-range plans to provide manning, facilities, material and equipment to support scheduled and unscheduled nuclear work for the code.

You will actively support and promote all aspects of the Equal Opportunity Programs and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

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: 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 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

How to Apply

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: 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.

  1. 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 08/31/2026. Applications received after 08/31/2026 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.

For additional information on viewing your application status, click https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 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.

Required Documents

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the SUPV QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC position at U.S. Pacific Fleet?
Salary details are available on the USAJobs announcement.
Where is the SUPV QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC job located?
This position is located in Bremerton, Washington. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning and directing projects in support of systems processes and submarine or ship operating systems to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance requirements. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series IOR Link: 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.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Aug 31, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.