NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER SUPERVISOR

📍 Belle Chasse, Louisiana · 🏛 Air National Guard Units · 💰 $45–$53 per hour · 🎓 WS 9 · 🧭 Non-Destructive Testing (3705) · ⏳ Closes Dec 3, 2026 · 19 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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About this job

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in an Air National Guard Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Fabrication Flight. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Planning: Plans and schedules specific work assignments on a daily or project-by-project basis within specified time requirements.Arranges for adequate personnel, materials and equipment to accomplish the work. 2. Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains prescribed methods and procedures; instructs subordinates on newprocedures and provides assistance on problems. Reviews work in progress and on completion. Obtains approval from supervisor forchanges in standard or prescribed procedures and changes in work operations. Suggests ways or methods to improve operations orreduce costs. 3. Administration: Recommends individuals to fill vacancies or for promotion or reassignment. Assists in the establishment ofperformance standards and makes recommendations for performance appraisals. Counsels with employees on disciplinary issues andrecommends disciplinary action. Attempts to resolve informal complaints and grievances, referring unresolved or more serious issues tosupervisor. Conducts on the-job training and recommends employees for formal training programs. Schedules leave and approvesleave for short periods of time. Encourages employees to participate in suggestion or cost reduction programs. Ensures that regulationsgoverning safety and housekeeping are observed. Explains and implements such personnel programs as equal opportunity, positionmanagement, position description review, and labor relations. Maintains production reports and records. 4. Performs the nonsupervisory functions of the organizational segment supervised. 5. Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safetyprecautions. 6. Performs other as duties as assigned.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to set up and operate test equipment, use test apparatus to apply tests to material or products, record readings, observe and record established reactions, and classify according to defined. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must least Thirty (36) months experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires military membership, compatible unit and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) assignments, and the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance level which is based on the position security access requirement.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Requirements

1) National Guard Membership is required. 2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. 3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. 4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:ENLISTED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. ***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). *** NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to Inspect

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, application packet, and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents. 3. OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume. 4. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Other information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER SUPERVISOR job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $45–$53 per hour (WS 9).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Dec 3, 2026 — 19 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana with the Air National Guard Units.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-14 · Announcement 26LAHRO000013111938 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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