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 provide necessary technical and administrative skills required to monitor, control, and maintain the quality and reliability of products and processes included in the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Quality Program (QP).

Duties

Plans, develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive Quality Program and plan for test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Reviews technical data, specifications, research, and background information from numerous manufacturers relating to a variety of system problems using diverse and unique inspections concepts. Makes recommendations and suggests improvements that challenge current practices. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances safety of the work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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.
• May be required to work irregular shifts in support of a surge workload exercise, contingency or emergency.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Quality Assurance Series, 1910. 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: Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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. Examples include: 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. OR Education - Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes analyzing defect data, isolating trends, and recommending corrective action; participating in planning phase of workloads to develop detailed data to assure quality requirements are satisfied; researching and implementing latest developments in quality assurance by review review of technical publications and documented independent studies. 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. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level .The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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-9 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices in metrology, and experience in all disciplines in the field of metrology (electronics, radiometry, photometry, flow-liquid and gaseous, physical dimension, pressure, weight) is required. 2. Knowledge of metrology principles. Skill and experience with mathematics, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, tolerance accuracy ratio calculations, etc in electronics, electrical force, pressure, flow (gaseous and liquid), temperature, photometric, radiac and precision measurements of all types such as concentricity, angularity, length, weight, hardness and optical to provide guidance for PMEL operations to ensure compliance with the AFMETCAL program and other technical requirements. 3. In-depth knowledge of PMEL quality methodologies. standards, policies and programs, and a working knowledge of organizational quality assurance practices, procedures and process supporting weapon system safety accuracy, reliability and traceability. 4. Knowledge of PMEL Quality Assurance programs, missions, functions, goals, objectives, production processes and material sources, and the ability to incorporate QA and Process Improvement practices to ensure continual improvement throughout the industrial complex. 5. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of quality assurance programs within PMEL. 6. Knowledge of inspection, audit, sampling and measurement techniques. 7. Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines; ability to gather, analyze, organize and present data and supporting analyses. 8. Ability to communicate in writing and give oral presentations; maintains good working relationships. 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.

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 Tinker AFB 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]