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Job opening: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (CHEMICALS)

Salary: $72 553 - 94 317 per year
Published at: Mar 18 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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 serve as Fuels Management installation technical, managerial expert, and Contract Office Representative (COR) responsible for ensuring uninterrupted fuels and cryogenics operations are provided to the installation and establishing evaluation and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with the policies of several agencies.

Duties

The employee independently plans, develops, organizes, administers, evaluates and coordinates an extensive comprehensive acquisition quality assurance program, designed to ensure that contractors meet their responsibilities for an effective and economical Fuels Service and Management quality program, product quality in the areas of fuels operations, fuels management, Fuels Service and Management contract control & analysis of fuels support. Develops, organizes, administers, evaluates, monitors, and coordinates a comprehensive Fuels operation and Fuels Service and Management quality assurance program for the installation, including tenant activities if appropriate, designed to ensure that contractors involved in the receipt, issuance of ground, cryogenic and aviation fuels adhere to quality plans and requirement to meet their responsibilities for product quality. Serves as Contract Officer Representative (COR) and monitors contract performance. Monitors contract performance through telephone conversations, correspondence, site visits, inspections, progress reports, and analysis of contractor metrics, for compliance with performance standards, applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, progress reports, and other terms and conditions stated in the contract. Responsible for fuels policy and requirements, and acts as the Fuels Property Administrator. Responsible to administer provisions, requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the custody of fuels service provide. Responsible for the development and preparation of the fuels contract statement of work (SOW), fuels quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP), and Inspection Checklists for the work to be performed by the contractor. Employee serves at the Functional System Administrator is responsible to for the maintenance and administration of the Fuels Enterprise Server (FES). The POL section operates multiple fuels related IT systems which manage and control the capitalized product and run off the Fuels Enterprise Server.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • 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
  • May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tours of duty, holidays, etc.
  • May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
  • Must be able to sign for and accurately maintain the Base Fuels accounts as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
  • This position is a "Key" position. It cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without impairing the capability of the organization to- function effectively. (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) Unless an alternate can be designated to perform the duties of this position during wartime, the incumbent of this "Key" position must be screened from military recall status.
  • Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DOD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate AI (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) certification within six of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
  • Highly desired for incumbent to have attended the Petroleum Logistics Management Course, Responsible Officer Course and have some level of Fuels Automation System course training.
  • A pre-employment physical examination will be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance Series, 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of acquisition quality assurance concepts, principles, methods, practices and skill to design, plan and implement an effective and economical Fuels Service and Management quality program. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology related to one of more quality assurance function programs, Fuels Service and Management control and analysis functions; material control; Fuels Service and Management functions; Fuels Service Center operations, Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4140.25, DoD Management Policy for Energy Commodities and Related Services, DLA-E Interim Policies and Procedures and other related fuels management functions. Broad knowledge in quality assurance principles, practices, procedures, sampling methods/techniques, procurement procedures and policy that are applicable to fuels operations and fuels management control and analysis. Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing, and effecting corrective action plan on quality problems. Extensive knowledge of wide range of methods, principles, and practices to evaluate the contractor's conformance to contractual quality requirements and to assure that procedures adequately control the quality of the product. 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. with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. 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 transcripts with your application. 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-09 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. 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: Extensive knowledge of theories, principles, working practices and technique requirements of fuels and cryogenic automated, mobile and fixed fuel delivery systems. Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, procedures, sampling methods/techniques, determine conformance of petroleum product to requirements, procurement procedures and policy. Knowledge of inspection techniques and Fuels Service and Management Processes, comparable to Air Force Specialty 2F0X1 or Sister Service equivalent fuels experience. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures. Ability to gather, analyze and present facts. Knowledge and understanding of basic computer software (e.g., power point, word processing, excel). Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. 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 Laughlin AFB 426 Liberty Drive Laughlin AFB, TX 78843 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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