You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the QA DEPARTMENT (CODE 130) of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC.

Duties

You will use comprehensive knowledge of quality standards to develop surveillance/audit checklists to be used to audit ship repair contractors Quality Management System (QMS). You will apply comprehensive knowledge of quality standard principles and conduct surveillance/audits of ship repair contractors QMS using attribute checklists. You will use writing skills to conduct a post audit surveillance/audit report detailing findings for senior management review. You will apply reading comprehension skills to review and approve contractor generated procedures and inspection plans. You will apply oral communication skills to interface with a variety of management personnel from both government and contractor. You will apply knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to develop various reports, track corrective actions taken as a result of surveillances/audits, and brief senior management on results of surveillances/audits. You will use comprehensive knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) to develop surveillance/audit checklists to be used to conduct surveillance/audits of various Southeast Regional Maintenance Center departments.

Requirements

• 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001 Lead Auditor certification within 12 months of entrance on duty.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Navy Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI) or NACE Coating Inspector Level II certification within 12 months of entrance of duty.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Nondestructive Test inspector and Level II inspector certification within 12 months of entrance on duty. Please see additional information section.
• You will be required to perform regular and recurring shipboard and shipyard inspections, which require walking, bending, and climbing ladders.

Qualifications

To qualify for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing and implementing the latest developments in Quality Assurance requirements by review of technical directives. Experience planning, developing, organizing, administering, evaluating, and maintaining a comprehensive Contract Administration Quality Assurance Program (CAQAP) for conformity to contract requirements. Experience developing evaluation plans, conducting evaluations relative to the prevention of quality problems, and taking action to determine the cause of reported problems. Experience scheduling and conducting all internal audits required by the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Experience developing policy instructions and directives for the program.\ To qualify for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience coordinating on-site reviews of the contractor's quality programs for compliance with appropriate contract and specification requirements. Experience negotiating and coordinating complex issues pertaining to Quality Assurance for manufacture and repair of complex components and systems. Experience reviewing work specifications for approval and full contractual compliance for quality, technical, and contract documents. Experience receiving, reviewing, and approving various quality assurance documents, contractor instructions, plans, and procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Education

FOR THE GS-11: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
Successful completion of a 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
Possession of a LL.M., if related
or
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC PO Box 280057 Naval Station Mayport Jacksonville, FL 32228-0057 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]