This job opportunity is for an QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, position description D1818000, within the 177TH FW of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.
Summary
This job opportunity is for an QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, position description D1818000, within the 177TH FW of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.
This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.
As an QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-11, you will:
Coordinates with Aircraft Maintenance Group (MXG) supervisors to determine eTechnical Order (e-O) and eTool requirements; and, ensures all electronic tools are utilized to their maximum capacity.
Manages Technical Order inspections within the MXG.
The TODO ensures TOs and CPINS are managed IAW AFI 63-101/20-101, TO 00-5-1, TO 00-5-15, TO 00-5- 16, and TO 31S5-4-ETOOL-1. TO 00-5-1 provides criteria for establishing levels of TO distribution activities.
Ensures all local tech data is processed and assigned with a specific number IAW Technical Order 00-5-1. Develops and maintains supplemental electronic Technical Order (TO) Libraries and fully populates eTools with applications and manuals required for use at the point of maintenance.
Develops local Operating Instructions (OIs) and checklists to ensure technical data is annually inspected for currency and inspected each time the parent tech data is updated.
Upon the availability of eTools for use by end-users, ensures paper TO subscriptions are deleted IAW current Air Force and AFRIMS regulations.
May also be required to assist with the following:
Electronic Technical Orders (eTools) setups IAW TO 00-5-3, Certification LDAP Functional User Guide (FUG), Command Technology C2+ Administrator Guide, and Master/Slave FUG. Requests certificates and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) accounts for the Master eTool.
Install all applications required for the full functionality of eTools. Installs local technical data within TO viewer on all eTools to include applicable supplements.
Performs setup synchronization schedules on eTools. Ensures master is synching to the Global Command Support System (GCSS -AF) utilizing the administrative website. Troubleshoots eTools when synchronization is not working; and, ensures slave eTools are synching with the master eTool utilizing authorized software tools. Troubleshoots system errors IAW ETIMS/GCSS-AF tech order eTool installation procedures.
Ensure all eTools are connected to the network by checking Directory Resource Administration (DRA). Monitors, manages, and repairs eTool configurations to ensure that systems receive NOSC updates. Checks the "run advertised program" to fix/run any errors. Interfaces with applications and hardware call warranty centers for support. Installs QA specific programs such as JEDMICS Lucent Viewer, Weight and Balance database, TcMax, downloads CPINS from the ESDS web site. Security + Certification may be required to perform these tasks.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Areas of Consideration:
CAT 4:
All permanent, on-board, Title 32 Employees within the New Jersey National Guard
All New Jersey National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)
Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard
Military Grades: SSgt/E-5 and a maximum rank of TSGT/E-6, (exception- maximum rank of MSGT/E-7 acceptable if the AFSC for selectee does not match that of an existing Quality Assurance employee IAW Enlisted Grade Review (EGR) Special Rule Sets)
Security Clearance:
Must have Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)
Compatible Military Assignments: 2XX7X
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Qualifications
General Experience:
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).
Specialized Experience:
Must have 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.
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 40 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess:
1. Knowledge in all phases of TO management, including TO maintenance, page counts and binder maintenance.
2. Ability to instruct technicians of various skill levels on operation of electronic technical orders - clear communication skills are essential.
3. Knowledge of TODO/TO Library and Advanced TODO training.
4. Knowledge of Product Improvement Programs.
5. Knowledge of One-Time Inspection (OTI) Program.
6. Experience with Microsoft and Apple products.
7. Planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.
Education
None
Additional information
THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION: This position lasts for an unknown or unstated length of time and is not Permanent, but may become Permanent.
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).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
Telework
The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
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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):
The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.
Problem Solving, Product and Service Examination, and Quality Assurance
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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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
NJ 177th FTR WG
400 Langley Road
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
NJ 177th FTR WG
400 Langley Road
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
