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: 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. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3700. 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.