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Duties

Test Coordinator over assigned testing activities, determining testing priority and financial coordination of test requests from Product Specialists and Headquarters. Assign the appropriate test and test requirements, select testing location/laboratory, and schedules with the Laboratory Specialist to execute testing. Manage relationships with laboratories and monitor test results from Laboratory Specialists. Ensure tests are completed, laboratory performance is satisfactory, and verify contracts are followed. Monitor the laboratory test program by determining the appropriate test criteria, directing and monitoring laboratory testing activities, and communicate results to the requester. Responsible for the most complex, difficult, and unusual types of testing which regularly involve application of novel or unique testing approaches due to lack of adequate testing precedents.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• 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
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Logistics Operations in New Cumberland, PA.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist, 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. 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: Develops detailed plans, procedures, and technical requirements for controlling tests and evaluation programs Assigning appropriate test and test requirements, reviewing test plans, and analyzing unusual conditions. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to quality assurance related product testing activities. Oversees the compliance of product testing activities performed by internal, military service, and commercial test laboratories. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Logistics Operations 8725 John J Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Casie Ross
• Phone: 717-770-2929
• Email: [email protected]