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Duties

If selected at the GS-11 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity. Responsible for providing data collection processes, applying statistical analysis and developing recommendations for management decisions to improve product quality. Manage the overall activities of the Quality Audit Program and coordinates functions with Technical Services Contracting and Production and Supply Operations Divisions where interface occurs. Develop implementing instructions and adjusts operating procedures as required and provides guidance on a broad range of perishable and semi-perishable items having extremely diverse product characteristics and widely varying Inspection techniques. Conduct visits with military and/or civilian personnel in order to investigate reported discrepancies, differences of opinion between quality audit personnel and other related problems concerning the quality of material. Review contracts, technical data, and product and packaging characteristics in all audit items to ensure currency of all specifications and technical data cited. Develop monthly report of results of audits conducted summarizing product quality, audit performance, type and extent of non-conformances and action taken for submission to DLA and military services.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist (Subsistence), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11: - Assisting in reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. - Participating in reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. - Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities with assistance. GS-12: - Providing data collection processes, applying statistical analysis and developing recommendations for management decisions to improve product quality. - Providing guidance to auditors on a broad range of perishable and semi-perishable items having extremely diverse product characteristics and widely varying Inspection techniques. - Conducting continuing analysis and evaluation of the activity by reviewing customer complaints, Unsatisfactory Material Reports and reports submitted by Quality Assurance personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA Troop Support 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 US
• Name: Rebecca Booz
• Phone: 717-770-4489 X4489
• Email: [email protected]