Are you a Quality Assurance Specialist looking to monitor a Quality Assessment/Improvement program in a hospital or clinical organization? If so, MMESD is looking for a QA Specialist (Materials Management) to analyze quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system and review and recommend improvements to standard operating procedures for all QA activities to join their team. Please make sure to thoroughly describe your (QA/I) experience in your resume.

Duties

Implementing the criteria and goals of the Department's Quality Assurance Program. Performing special studies which include analyzing data, developing formats to report the results of studies, and recommending alternative courses of action. Ensuring that there are written procedures for validation to assure that the department's operations and procedures accomplish their intended purpose. Developing guidance on techniques for management, improvement methods, manuals and other quality improvement directives. Identifying opportunities for improvement through analysis of performance data, internal audit results, external reviews, incident reports, customer input, and other sources of information. Preparing formal reports of violations detected involving medical equipment, procedures, processes and misuse.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• The work is primarily sedentary, however, the duties regularly require extended periods of walking, standing, or bending while examining materials and processes.
• In addition to work performed in an office setting, duties involve regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts which require special safety precautions, (i.e. infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and low-level radiation).
• The use of protective clothing or gear such as laboratory coats, fumes hoods, safety goggles, radiation badges, aprons, gloves, and shields may be required.
• This position has been designated as a "Tier I Emergency Employee" position.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Reviewing and ensuring compliance with established processes and procedures the services performed by staff; conducting checks in shipping and receiving areas for compliance to standards and SOPs; Identifying trends and weaknesses, and making recommendations for products and services changes; and identifying opportunities for improvement through analysis of performance data, internal audit results, external reviews, incident reports, customer input, and other sources of information. OR Completion of a PhD degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LLM degree, with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields if related to the position. OR A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12446064

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]