Job opening: LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (ELECTRONICS)
Salary: $82 830 - 107 680 per year
Published at: Oct 24 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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 is to lead a team of non-supervisory employees in accomplishing two grade interval work and to perform work that is of the same kind and level as the highest level or work accomplished by the team led. The incumbent also has some quasi-supervisory responsibilities that meet 5 USC 7103a(10).
Duties
Performs a variety of leadership functions to assure the work of the organization is carried out.
Trains or arranges for the training of team members I methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish task or projects and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
Has quasi-supervisory responsibilities that meet 5 USC 7103 a (10) but does not meet the duty threshold for application of the GSSG.
The team leader participates in the work of the team by performing non-lead work that is of the same kind and level as the highest level of work accomplished by the team led.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services.
Requirements
- As required, incumbent will accomplish TDY in performance of officially assigned duties. May be required to travel by commercial and/or available Military Air Transportation, as necessary, to fulfill the mission of the organization
- Incumbent may be required to work owl, irregular, split or weekends
- May be required to work extended hours
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: 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. 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: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
GS-12
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 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; and Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections.
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. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply.
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, software maintenance processes, concepts of statistical quality control and ability to apply this knowledge to assignments.
Knowledge of software development methods, processes, and procedures normally acquired through several years of experience.
Skill in interpreting and developing operating policies and procedures of both internal and external quality-related activities in avionics, production, electronics, materials, and processes, planning and scheduling, supply, procurement, and other areas.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to lead, motivate and guide the functions of team.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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: In addition to the work performed at a desk, the duties regularly require extended periods of walking, standing, climbing, or bending while observing manufacturing operations, witnessing tests or examining material and processes. The employee uses sight, hearing, touch, and smell to assess the workplace and to evaluate processes and products. The employee may be required to crouch, stoop, reach, handle/use equipment (e.g., borescopes or magnifiers), wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the hazards associated with work being inspected, and lift moderately heavy items. Such duties may take place is hot, humid, chilled, confined, and/or obstructed spaces. The employee may be required to drive government vehicles.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In addition to the work that may be performed in an office setting, the duties involve regular and recurring visits to manufacturing, storage, or test areas. Such visits may require use of appropriate protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses and shoes, ear protection, and hard hat, and observance of appropriate safety precautions. The nature of the work requires that the specialist on a regular and recurring basis be exposed to potentially dangerous situations. The work requires knowledge and application of special safety devices and equipment (e.g., protective clothing or respirators), and strict adherence to work procedures and safety precautions to avoid hazards, such as those pertaining to work in a known toxic environment.
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]
Map