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This National Guard position is for a Quality Assurance Specialist, Position Description Number D1065000and is part of the Vermont Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF).
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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.
01/09/2018 to 02/07/2018
$50,598 - $65,778 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
VT-10066514-AR-18-005
488233300
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-09 develops the AASF Quality Management Plan (QMP) that documents the management and operational policies and procedures to ensure work processes, products, or services satisfy expectations and quality standards. Reviews Army materiel maintenance policies and operational procedures. Assesses quality assurance programs of other Department of Defense (DoD) services, and analyzes commercial maintenance practices to establish a comprehensive Quality Program (QP) for the AASF.
-- Develop quality assessment plans to evaluate and improve quality of maintenance production and work processes. Assessments include reviews of management and organization; quality systems; personnel qualifications and training; supply procedures; facilities; tools and test equipment; maintenance documentation; operations and training requirements, and equipment failures. Conduct evaluations to identify strength problem areas, failure trends, faults in methods and procedures, and other deviations from quality standards.
-- Develops local regulations and/or operating instructions for implementation of the quality assurance and reliability program and ensures compliance with procedures. Prepare quality assurance operating instructions, local forms, checklists, and other material.
-- Serve as quality assurance authority in the AASF. Act as a consultant to higher-ranking personnel on quality assurance/verification matters. Provide the Logistics Management Officer/Supervisory Maintenance Test Pilot and maintenance supervisors with definitive technical information and advice on maintenance procedures and techniques. Resolves technical problems in support of the quality assurance program.
-- Maintain the AASF master library. Manage technical publications accounts. Ensure that appropriate directives and operating instructions are current and complete. Review incoming publications to determine their applicability. Provide technical guidance and expertise in interpretation of technical manuals (TM), and acts as the authoritative reference on quality methods, techniques, and procedures. Resolve conflicts in the interpretation of published data.
-- Monitor the AASF publication improvement system to include the recommended changes to publications and blank forms (DA Form 2028) and material deficiency, and Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR). Provide findings and recommendations based on experience and technical judgment.
-- Manage he Safety-of-Flight (SOF) and Aviation Safety Action Message (ASAM) programs to ensure effective and timely accomplishment. Review incoming SOF/ASAM for applicability to AASF supported equipment. Evaluate technical and materiel requirements for compliance. Distributes SOF/ASAM to production elements for accomplishment. Monitor compliance actions and prepares and forwards compliance reports.
-- Monitor aircraft acceptance/transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements. Periodically review aircraft historical records and logbooks for accuracy and condition. Monitor he Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP).
-- Manage the weight and balance program. Perform equipment inventories; assure proper set up and calibration of electronic weighing apparatus; monitor aircraft weighing operations; verify instrument readings, resolve weight and balance problems, and certify weight and balance computations.
-- Perform command directed quality inspections and special inspections for all aspects of aircraft and associated equipment. Insures that compliance inspections are performed in accordance with standards. Record discrepancies, provides definitive corrective recommendations, and reviews adequacy of corrective action taken. Review findings to determine adequacy of maintenance documentation.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must become assigned to a compatible military position in ECMF: 15, MOS: 94E/94R within the Vermont Army National Guard.
Authorized Military Grades: E1-E9
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Education Requirements:
There are no specific educational requirements for this position.
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.
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):
1. Knowledge of aircraft, component systems, and support equipment.
2. Knowledge of aircraft inspection methods, techniques and practices.
3. Skill in applying statistical analysis and techniques to determine compliance with standards.
4. Ability to interpret and apply contact and engineering specifications and regulations to maintenance functions.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume.
2. AGO-VT Form 690-5, Military Experience and Education Resume.
(All applicants, currently serving in the military, prior-service and civilians MUST complete the name block and military affiliation block of the AGO-VT Form 690-5 and sign and date the form).
3. OF 306, Declaration of Federal Employment.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50 if applicable.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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/Occupational Questionnaire 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.
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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.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/488233300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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