Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, NH-1910-02, is to serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS), by executing an aggressive world-class quality assurance program that includes autonomous surveillance and evaluations of all products, core processes, and maintenance personnel.

Duties

Conduct in-depth and complete inspections, audits, and assessments throughout production and support functions in assigned group. Perform Management Inspection (MI), Ready for Delivery inspections (RFD), Request for Quality Assistance (RQA), Impoundment investigations, Acceptance Inspection Deficiency Reports (AIDRs), Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs), technical process reviews, investigations, process order reviews, Validation/Verification (VAL/VER), Operating Instruction reviews (OI), other like duties, Pre-Production Planning Team, Production Planning Team (as requested) and higher-level management directed evaluations, inspections and/or assessments; Adhere to all applicable safety and health requirements and directives while performing assigned duties within Complex. Routinely interface with all levels of the organization to help ensure that processes and procedures are in compliance with applicable guidance, directives, technical data, engineering drawings, standards, and specifications, etc. Attend all required meetings on quality issues to include staff Meetings, Wall Walks, tier and other applicable meetings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel. May be required to perform TDY and travel by commercial or military aircraft.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to work other than normal business hours.
• May be required to perform other related duties as required.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 1910, Quality Assurance Series. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Experience in fields such as quality control, quality inspection, contracting and purchasing, supply and storage, industrial or production planning, research and engineering, maintenance, and test and evaluation that provided (1) familiarity with quality assurance or related work, (2) pertinent product or process knowledge and skill, (3) ability to interpret and apply contract requirements and engineering specifications, and (4) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples include: - Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. - Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. - Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. - Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. - Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. - Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. - Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. - Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. - Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Applicants have successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree 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 a copy of your transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: ???????Applicants have equivalent combinations of successfully completed 2 full years above high school education with courses related to quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 quality assurance principles, regulations, practices and procedures. Knowledge of test methods and ability to use test/inspection equipment (e.g. scales, micrometers, comparators). Knowledge of material control processes such as packing, cleaning, preservations, containers, environmental controls, marking and labeling. Skill and ability to gather, assemble, analyze and present quality assurance facts and information, draws conclusions, and devises solutions to problems. Skill and ability to apply lean, safety, security, health principles, practices, procedures to understand and apply internal management procedures. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHM
• Phone: (801) 586-4683
• Email: [email protected]