QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to plan, develop and implement quality assurance programs supporting the storage, reclamation and process out of major weapons systems.

Requirements:

This position is a developmental (GS-09 Target GS-11) position and covered by a formalized training program. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-09). Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions 1900. 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:
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience 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. Or
Education:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-09: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems in: developing implementation plans; developing policies; conducting quality assurance inspections/audits; analyzing data and trends; verifying root cause and recommending corrective actions; assembling and analyzing data for the preparation of charts, graphs, reports and talking papers; and conducting briefings.

OR
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., if related
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-11:Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems in: demonstrating monitoring, controlling, and maintaining the quality of products/services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection and production; reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements; written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy; evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality inspection systems; analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality inspection system; 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.

OR
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
LL.M., if related
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

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. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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:

1. Knowledge of quality assurance methods, procedures, systems, and skills.
2. Knowledge if aeronautical systems and equipment including critical quality characteristics, manufacturing methods, special processes, functional relationships among components and subsystems, and test and measurement techniques.
3. Knowledge of mission and responsibilities relative to maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of aircraft weapons systems and skill to analyze and evaluate procedural documentation for these programs.
4. Knowledge of acquisition functional responsibilities and procedures and the role of quality assurance to integrate/coordinate program efforts.
5. Knowledge of the Quality Deficiency Report programs.
6. Knowledge of designing sampling plans and surveillance procedures, systems for monitoring product certification decisions, procedure checklists, and other guidelines for reviewing quality systems.
7. Knowledge of policy and procedural guides along with specifications and technical data in planning the scope of quality assurance activities.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
9. Ability to recognize and analyze problems conducts research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
10. Ability to plan organizes work, and meet deadlines.

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.