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Job opening: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Salary: $60 151 - 78 195 per year
Published at: Oct 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as the single point of contact for interface between the Aircrew Training System (ATS) contractor, Major Command (MAJCOM) function managers, Administrative Contract Office (ACO), functional users and base support organizations. The incumbent serves as the Project Officer for the ATS complex regarding future acquisitions, expansions, security, routine facility maintenance and emergency work requests. The ATS complex is a secure facility with multiple Operational Flight Trainers and a Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer. DUTIES: Manage overall surveillance of contractor's work performance as the Contracting Officer Representative. Manages ATS facility and contractor requirements as defined by the Statement of Work and Support Agreement(s). Acts as the Trusted Agent for all 92 OG contracts. Serve as member/evaluator for pre-award survey teams and acquisition/modification source selection.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship 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
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance level.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Subject to Preemployment Physical

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: regularly require extended periods of walking, climbing, standing or bending while observing ATS and equipment maintenance production, repair, and generation activities, to verify operational quality, perform verification inspections, personnel evaluations, and examine materials, overhauled equipment and systems. QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must meet the Special Experience Requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: Administrative and Management Positions- Quality Assurance Series (1910) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate 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; comprehensive knowledge or quality assurance/control concepts, methods, principles, and practices to plan, direct, and/or accomplish a variety or work assignments involving all facets of a quality assurance program; knowledge of aircraft training systems, related equipment and supplies, including manufacturing and processing methods, testing and inspection techniques, and the interrelationship of functional parts and assemblies; knowledge of operating policies and procedures and related functional/administrative activities such as procurement, engineering, production, and supply to effect appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs; and knowledge of current computer system hardware and software support at the organization. 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. 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 a copy of your 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 a copy of your 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-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: Expert technical working knowledge of the assigned ATS, hardware and software systems and equipment, configuration, operating characteristics, security and safety programs, and maintenance repair and modification procedures and skill in applying this knowledge to planning and developing Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans for evaluating contractor performance. Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance/control concepts, principles, and practices, and skill to plan, develop and implement Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans for contractor services on ATS's. Develop and implement innovative approaches to identify and record contractor performance trends and recommended areas for improvement. Broad knowledge of Air Force and DOD acquisition functional responsibilities and procedures and the role of quality assurance to integrate/coordinate complex quality program efforts with other widely dispersed functional disciplines such as engineering, procurement, configuration management, training operations, logistics and test and evaluation. Exercises very high degree of skill in interpreting, explaining, and applying regulatory and technical requirements and specifications to a wide variety of complex quality assurance issues or problems encountered in pre-award surveys, contracted statement of work, inspection reports, evaluations of corrective actions and meetings with supervisors, subordinates, functional managers, contracting officers, contractor's representatives and system users. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the ACO, MAJCOM, wing agencies, flying and support squadron leadership, various functional managers, contractor representatives and system users. Ability to communicate effectively, orally, written, and graphical presentation. 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 Fairchild AFB 7 W Arnold Street Rm 19 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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