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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

  • Part Time, onsite
  • Florida National Guard
  • Jacksonville, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T58017P1 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

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Duties

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-11, you will manage overall surveillance of the contractor's work performance through personal inspections and engaging assigned Quality Assurance Specialists. Oversees and participates in the Development of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and periodically ensures its currency. Coordinates changes with the ACO, functional users, and command managers. Incumbent receives, reviews, and validates the contractor's certificate of services. Reviews reports of inspections and discrepancy reports and resolves conflicts between Air Force and Contractor personnel. Advises MAJCOM manager and the ACO of local issue impasses. Acts as final authority (at unit level) on what constitutes a mission impact in determining contract compliance with the simulator availability rate. Evaluates contractor's inspection records, procedures and task verification decisions for the contract provisions, exercises acceptance/rejection authority decisions for these items. Discusses required changes to the contractor's quality control program with the contractor representative and prepares recommendations to appropriate agencies. Prepares monthly evaluations of the contractor's performance for the MAJCOM managers and the ACO.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Enrollment in Direct Deposit is mandatory.
  • You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to current on-board (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) US Federal employees interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements as a Quality Assurance Specialist.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation:
Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11. must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test, and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs; experience possessed by an expert in specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers; experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found; experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e., special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field; experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position:

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

GS11- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (i.e. LL. M, if related)

OR

A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to the required experience?

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  • Other supporting documents: Transcripts, SF 50, DD214 and VA memo (if applicable)
  • You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T58017P1 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

Help Help

Duties

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-11, you will manage overall surveillance of the contractor's work performance through personal inspections and engaging assigned Quality Assurance Specialists. Oversees and participates in the Development of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and periodically ensures its currency. Coordinates changes with the ACO, functional users, and command managers. Incumbent receives, reviews, and validates the contractor's certificate of services. Reviews reports of inspections and discrepancy reports and resolves conflicts between Air Force and Contractor personnel. Advises MAJCOM manager and the ACO of local issue impasses. Acts as final authority (at unit level) on what constitutes a mission impact in determining contract compliance with the simulator availability rate. Evaluates contractor's inspection records, procedures and task verification decisions for the contract provisions, exercises acceptance/rejection authority decisions for these items. Discusses required changes to the contractor's quality control program with the contractor representative and prepares recommendations to appropriate agencies. Prepares monthly evaluations of the contractor's performance for the MAJCOM managers and the ACO.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Enrollment in Direct Deposit is mandatory.
  • You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)", and is open to current on-board (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) US Federal employees interested in helping the Department of the Army meet our mission requirements as a Quality Assurance Specialist.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation:
Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11. must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test, and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs; experience possessed by an expert in specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers; experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found; experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e., special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field; experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position:

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

GS11- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (i.e. LL. M, if related)

OR

A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to the required experience?

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

  • Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

~

Help Help

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  • Other supporting documents: Transcripts, SF 50, DD214 and VA memo (if applicable)
  • You must upload your most recent SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) to be considered

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.