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Job title: Quality Assurance Specialist

$62579 – 98426 per year

Company: Federal government of the United States

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Job description: SummarySee below for important information regarding this job.Overview

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Open & closing dates08/29/2024 to 09/08/2024Salary$62,579 – $98,426 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 – 11Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy. DLA telework-eligible positions require at least 60% in office time (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week). For those eligible and with supervisory approval, regular and recurring telework may be requested Monday and/or Friday only.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeTerm – 4 YearsWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential11Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberDLAAvn-24-12533299-DHAControl number807382000This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense DIB/MRTFB DHA.Duties

  • If selected at the GS-09 level, duties below will be performed in a developmental capacity.
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, and develops technical/quality procurement strategies for the procurement and acceptance of assigned materials.
  • Develops individual workload strategies to support, achieve, and exceed Directorate initiatives involving supplier operations.
  • Conducts problem solving involving the timely completion of multiple processes related to quality/technical issues.
  • Negotiates and coordinates complex Technical/Quality issues pertaining to supply quality assurance.
  • Provides pre and post award Quality Assurance support to Acquisition Specialist, Engineering Support Activities, Military Services, and other Agency customers.
  • Supports Order Fulfillment, Planning, and Finance programs, to include establishment and maintenance of Material Master, interchangeability and substitutability requirements, item reduction studies, and inventory reduction studies; etc.
  • Researches historical and current data to discern discrepancies, incompatibilities, or redundancies, and initiates corrective action.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • 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): Non-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
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

QualificationsTo qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support:A. 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-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
GS-09:

  • Applying established techniques, regulations and requirements related to a quality assurance functional program to a variety of assignments.
  • Interpreting, explaining, and applying technical requirements and specifications to quality assurance problems.
  • Developing, analyzing, and evaluating facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends and preparing reports to document findings.
  • Assisting in developing product assurance plans designed to insure effective control of product quality.
  • Reviewing the contractor’s production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements.

GS-11:

  • Reviewing production activities/capabilities for compliance to contract quality requirements.
  • Reviewing written technical, quality, and/or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection criteria, including sampling plans.
  • Analyzing technical and quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in material quality.
  • Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance.
  • Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods.

B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess:

  • GS-09: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or a master’s or equivalent graduate degree. Such education must be from an accredited college or university with 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.
  • GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must be in a major study of quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.

C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade levels GS-09 and GS-11, and may be computed by first determining the applicant’s total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant’s education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 and GS-11.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.EducationAre you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Additional informationFor Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:Acquisition Workforce – Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Tech Management, Foundational Level certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click for more details and .Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency’s Drug Free Workplace Plan’s drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

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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. .

Location: Richmond, VA

Job date: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:16:20 GMT

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