Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, organize, coordinate, and evaluate the ALC's Complex quality assurance program.

Duties

1. Coordinates, plans, organizes, administers, evaluates, and makes recommendations/revisions to the comprehensive maintenance quality assurance (QA) program for assigned area of responsibility to verify compliance with established regulatory guidance. 2. Identifies problems requiring resolution through in-depth analysis of assigned programs using statistical analysis techniques. 3. Develops and administers a broad systems of internal quality audits, quality surveillance procedures, product certification random checks, procedures checklists and other similar measures to analyze complex products and manufacturing processes and improve quality in a cost-effective manner. 4. Prepares all necessary correspondence, documentation, reports, briefings, etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1910, Quality Assurance Series.. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating a quality assurance program. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, procedures, inspection techniques, maintenance processes, concepts of statistical quality control and ability to apply this knowledge to assignments. Knowledge of industrial methods, processes, and procedures normally acquired through several years of experience. Knowledge of quality related principles, practices, methods, and procedures. Skill in interpreting and developing operating policies and procedures of both internal and external quality related activities in maintenance, production, planning and scheduling, supply, procurement, and other areas. Skill is a wide range of subjects to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; to prepare letters, in present well prepared oral presentations, briefings and written reports, and other documents; provide technical advice and make recommendations to senior staff and maintenance personnel. Skill in developing interpersonal relationships, maintain good working relationships, and working cooperatively as a member of a team. Skill in analyzing, researching, interpreting and applying operating instructions, technical manuals and technical data. Ability to gather, organize, identify, analyze complex technical problems and develop/present data and supporting analyses with innovative solutions. Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines. Ability to adequately use authorized software such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as walking, standing, sitting for extended periods, climbing stairs, bending, etc while observing and/or studying production processes or inspection maintenance part/components. Long periods of standing; or recurring activities such as bending, climbing, stooping, stretching, or reaching; or recurring lifting/carrying of light/moderate items. Work Environment: Work is normally accomplished in an office environment is subject to conditions of shops, aircraft production lines and industrial areas. Maintains awareness for safe work practices; maybe required to wear safety equipment.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Robins AFB 455 Byron St Ste 474 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]