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Duties

Travels to participate in meetings, conferences, and committees pertaining to the assigned area of Diminishing Manufacturing Resources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) expertise. Performs analysis on items (NSN/non-NSN) to resolve DMSMS, sourcing issue(s), ensure DMSMS parts support and customer support Provides recommendations and technical/quality support in one or more of the following areas: DMSMS, Parts Management and the Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM) Program. Analyzes technical source documents such as engineering drawings, blueprints, commercial and military specifications and standards to determine adequacy of technical data packages for interchangeability, substitutability, and supportability. Assists in resolving technical/quality issues pertaining to the DMSMS resolutions and uses of the item. Monitor workload, compile statistics, and brief leadership on supply chain related issues Work jointly with other DLA/DoD functional disciplines, and Industry to identify future acquisition, demand requirements, and to assist with providing recommendations to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• 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
• 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. 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: Participating in meetings, conferences, and committees pertaining to Obsolescence Parts Research, Diminishing Manufacturing Resources and Material Shortages Process, Material Coding, among others. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date technical/quality data for supply items in various procurement and logistical data systems. Reviewing technical data and supply/procurement data, to assist with issues related to supply/material availability, preparing reports on program effectiveness, and briefing results. Leading or conducting special projects/studies with cross-functional teams to recommend improvements to technical and quality processes and procedures concerning obsolescence issues in supply chains. 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 Land and Maritime 3990 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43218 US
• Name: DLA Land and Maritime POC
• Phone: (614) 692-0313
• Email: [email protected]