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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR LEADER - **Company:** Department of Defense - **Location:** Kittery, ME, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Software Tools, Computer Equipment, Navsea - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8978490/nondestructive-test-inspector-leader ## About the Role 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., 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., This job does not have an education qualification requirement., 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. ## Description * You will have to obtain and maintain NDT specialist certifications in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (NDT). * You will obtain and maintain qualifications and certificates through periodic performance and written examinations by authorized NAVSEA representatives. * You will read and interpret complicated written technical material such as instructions, procedures, sketches, and blueprints. * You will determine when improper NDT and other requirements have been specified and communicate these observations. * You will independently perform complex nondestructive testing and analysis on complex and non-routine mechanical components, piping systems, and structural assemblies related to Naval surface ships, submarines, and nuclear propulsion plants. * You will inspect Nuclear Reactor Plant components and systems such as: coolant system, pressurized piping, pumps, valves, heat exchanger, steam ballast high-pressure vessels, hull integrity weld joints, and propulsion shafting. * You will participates in audits, submit reports and recommendations, and maintains files, charts and status reports on progress inspections/documents completed. 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. * 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * 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. * 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. * 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. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing., 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: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE: * Implementing a wide array of highly sophisticated, quality control inspection/ Nondestructive Test techniques as well as utilizing many unique and specially designed precision instruments and gauges. * Conducting Eddy current inspection using mathematics (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), physics, and have understanding of the physical and chemical properties of the materials being inspected. * Applying sophisticated software tools, operating systems, and computer hardware programming while evaluating acoustical, mechanical, and electrical signals that are frequently changing, non-stationary and nonlinear. * Overseeing ultrasonic, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, visual testing, radiographic or eddy current tube analysis inspections aboard nuclear and nonnuclear vessels. * Interpreting and comprehending diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and interrelated procedure and technical requirements to meet critical job applications. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. 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