About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1065000 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO-AASF 1/ MD 4621-025). *MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS*
Qualifications
Military Grades: Enlisted (E4-E7) or Warrant Officer (WO1 - CW4) Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training involving planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs (i.e., supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products concerned with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items). Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training, involving principles, techniques and accepted practices of quality assurance work (i.e., the application of statistical sampling techniques sufficient to perform assignments or preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problems).
Experience in the application and theory of specialization using applicable publications. Experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action.
Major Duties
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-09, you will develop AASF Quality Management Plan; develop quality assessment plans; develop local regulations and/or operating instructions for implementation of quality assurance and reliability program and ensure compliance with procedures; serve as quality assurance authority; maintain AASF master library; monitor AASF publication improvement system; manage SOF and ASAM programs; monitor aircraft acceptance/transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements; manage weight and balance program; perform command directed quality inspections and special inspections; perform inspections of maintenance shops; perform management and compliance reviews; investigate equipment failure trends on aircraft airframes and components and systems; conduct formal training of quality assurance and quality compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills; review and evaluate quality compliance inspections; serve as POC to, and provide liaison services between AASF and external organizations regarding QA matters; serve as Contracting Officer Representative for life cycle contractor support aircraft maintenance contract.
Education
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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):
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).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12922651 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. 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. 2. Other supporting documents: