The primary purpose of this position is to provide a contract monitor for the quality assurance of all contracted services and materials received; for conformance to technical, safety, and other performance parameters as delineated in contractual requirements. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Oversees execution of the contract performance management phase by ensuring all contractual parameters are consistently met for contract compliance. Develops and maintains contract specific surveillance plans, checklists, and schedules on multiple contracts to standardize inspections and audits for general and technical compliance. Prepares reports on a regular interval as necessary and forwards them to contracting officers, functional mangers, procurement officers, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required. Investigates and validates contractor's Time and Materials, Requests for Supplies and Services (RSS) Over and Above (O&A) requirements. Represents the organization in a variety of installation and functional area meetings and performs other duties as assigned in support of unit quality assurance programs IAW AFI 21-101 and other applicable directives.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of established principles, practices, and concepts involved in aircraft maintenance rules and procedures, aircraft characteristics, and aircraft systems to ensure regulatory compliance, evaluate operations, and meet resource requirements (e.g. manpower, equipment, facilities, funding) for program sustainment. Knowledge of established quality assurance principles, concepts, and methodology related to one or more quality assurance functional programs and skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of routine work assignments to provide oversight of contractor operated and maintained supply functions and sustaining engineering support for multiple airframes. Knowledge of the assigned product area to include but not limited to T-1 and T-6 aircraft systems (e.g., electronics, avionics, engines, flight controls, fuels, landing gears, and airframes) and aerospace support equipment, (e.g., ground power units, servicing equipment, test equipment, measuring devices, and associated systems) including: product specifications and standards; processes required to assure product quality; corrosion control prevention processes and treatments; use of specialized inspection and test equipment; and preservation, packaging, and packing techniques. Knowledge of the agency practices, policies, and procedures of related functional and administrative activities such as contract administration, engineering, production, procurement, and supply; skill in effecting appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs with these activities. Knowledge of and skill in applying established methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing and effecting corrective action on conventional quality problems. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 defense aircraft maintenance program operations including methods, techniques, principles, and objectives in order to ensure appropriate procedures, policies, training, compliance, and resources for local aircraft maintenance program management. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the technical management, assessment, and improvement of maintenance plans and procedures in the area of aircraft maintenance. Ability to apply standard principles and concepts of logistics management to develop and execute plans which cover the life cycle of aircraft systems, sub-systems and airframe acquisition and sustainment; including practical knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements. Knowledge of quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques as well as the relationship of quality assurance to other activities such as contract administration, engineering, and supply. Knowledge of pertinent product characteristics and applicable production maintenance, or repair methods and processes to include inspection, test, and measurement techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain 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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Non-AFSOC Hurlburt Field 212 Lukasik Avenue, Suite 217 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]