THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1065000 and is part of the TN ARMYArmy National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 110.

Duties

As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-09, develop the AASF Quality Management Plan (QMP) that documents the management and operational policies and procedures to ensure work processes, products, or services satisfy expectations and quality standards. Develop quality assessment plans to evaluate and improve quality of maintenance production and work processes. Develop local regulations and/or operating instructions for implementation of the quality assurance and reliability program and ensures compliance with procedures. Serve as quality assurance authority in the AASF. Maintain the AASF master library. Monitor the AASF publication improvement system to include the recommended changes to publications and blank forms (DA Form 2028) and material deficiency, and Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR). Manage the Safety-of-Flight (SOF) and Aviation Safety Action Message (ASAM) programs to ensure effective and timely accomplishment. Monitor aircraft acceptance/transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements. Manage the weight and balance program. Perform command directed quality inspections and special inspections for all aspects of aircraft and associated equipment. Perform inspections of maintenance shops for safety and condition of equipment. Perform management and compliance reviews over a wide range of functions within the AASF. Wear appropriate protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, ear protection, and hard-hat, and observe all safety precautions when accomplishing inspections. Conduct formal training of quality assurance and quality compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills. Review and evaluates quality compliance inspections performed by production units. Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) to, and provides liaison services between, the AASF and external organizations regarding QA matters. Serve as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for a life cycle contractor support aircraft maintenance contract to ensure contract compliance with written procedures as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicant must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-6 through E-9 GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Experience, education, or training supervising, planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products required by the National Guard. Experience with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 12 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training, involving principles, techniques, and accepted practices of quality assurance work (i.e., the application of statistical sampling techniques sufficient to perform assignments or preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problems). Experience in the application and theory of specialization using applicable publications. Experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action.

Education

Education Requirement: None

Contacts

• Address TN ARMY 3041 Sidco Dr Nashville, TN 37204 US
• Name: MINNIE RANDOLPH
• Phone: 615-313-3031
• Email: [email protected]