QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Quality Assurance Specialist (UH-72), GS-1910-09

As a Quality Assurance Specialist (UH-72), GS-1910-09, you will develop AASF Quality Management Plan; develop quality assessment plans; develop local regulations and / or operating instructions for implementation of quality assurance and reliability program and ensure compliance with procedures; serve as quality assurance authority; maintain AASF master library; monitor AASF publication improvement system; manage SOF and ASAM programs; monitor aircraft acceptance / transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements; manage weight and balance program; perform command directed quality inspections and special inspections; perform inspections of maintenance shops; perform management and compliance reviews; investigate equipment failure trends on aircraft airframes and components and systems; conduct formal training of quality assurance and quality compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills; review and evaluate quality compliance inspections; serve as POC to, and provide liaison services between AASF and external organizations regarding QA matters; serve as Contracting Officer Representative for life cycle contractor support aircraft maintenance contract; Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation / trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications :

Military Grades : Enlisted (E4 - E7) or Warrant Officer (WO1 - CW4) Minimum Requirements : 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 : Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training, involving principles, techniques and accepted practices of quality assurance work (i.e., the application of statistical sampling techniques sufficient to perform assignments or preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problems). Experience in the application and theory of specialization using applicable publications. Experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action.

Education : You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

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.