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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
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Summary

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 D1818000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
03/10/2023 to 03/09/2024
Salary
$72,553 to - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Springfield, IL
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite/Temporary Promotion/May Become Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IL-11863731-AF-23-091
Control number
713085400

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Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. Indefinite position/ Temporary promotion/ May become permanent. The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Duties

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As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32), GS-1910-11, you will establish and execute a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide the maintenance managers confidence that aircraft, aircraft systems, munitions, equipment, products or supporting processes conform to technical, safety, work load and customer requirements.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

  • Make decisions and recommendations on technical concerns presented by supervisors.
  • Utilize data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs, evaluate the results and determine the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management.
  • Investigate major problem areas, identify causes of problems, coordinate corrective action and when required, follow up on action taken to determine effectiveness.
  • Determine the proficiency and qualifications of certified personnel.
  • Determine the requirements for and scope of an aircraft FCF or OCF.
  • Determine surveillance and evaluation coverage based on the complexity of the TCTO/OTI as well as to the criticality of the system or the component to be modified.
  • Coordinate, process, and review documents required to successfully implement the contract and complete administrative actions.
  • Maintain all hot refuel/aircraft-to-aircraft site certification documentation and a master listing of all hot pit/aircraft-to-aircraft sites.
  • Evaluate the contractors' ability to fulfill the requirements of the contract statement of work, documents contract deviations and provides those to the site manager for necessary corrective actions and coordination.
  • Monitor and assess the organization's quality program and elements of the program to gauge compliance with directives and established processes.
  • Identify deficiencies, implement corrective measures, and improve processes to enhance mission effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Ensures safety, security, and Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) programs are followed in accordance with applicable regulations and public law through the routine inspection of work centers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The area of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Military Grades: Enlisted not to exceed E-6.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess 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: GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience for the GS-11 Level which includes at least 36 months 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 the area of 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.

In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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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):

  • Decision Making
  • Decisiveness
  • Design Documentation Review
  • Inspection Management

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