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Quality Assurance Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Letterkenny Army Depot
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base in the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/10/2024 to 07/24/2024
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$99,200 to - $128,956 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
Chambersburg, PA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCGP240932372631HD
Control number
799224800

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Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Duties

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  • Performs staff surveillance of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) program operations of certified production.
  • Develop requirements to examine and/or evaluate system abilities for reliability.
  • Research manufacturing processes for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Advise personnel/management on activities of product quality issues to minimize risk of operational performance.
  • Provide training support to quality assurance team members that covers systems, policies, and processes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Must be able to occasionally travel (25%) to attend workshops, training, or seminars.
  • Must be able to physically lift up to 40 lb. during normal operations.
  • Must be able to acquire a successful completion certification in the fields of Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) within two (2) years from date of hire. - Continues skills following below:
  • Level II requirements of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT); Level III requirements of the National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) monitoring quality manufacturing to include Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) program operations to verify the effectiveness of performance activities; 2) analyzing deficiency reports to detect the impact on production schedules or cost; and 3) consulting Quality Assurance supervisors/mission operations management on relative production, supply, or inspections to isolate root cause of quality issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • This position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency-training requirements, which includes satisfactory performance.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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