QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT)

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Quality Assurance Series, 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector) which includes practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples include: Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements; reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans; analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system; verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance; identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action; computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods; investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities; reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals; reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Specialized experience may also include knowledge of the principals, concepts and methodology of aircrew flight equipment and aircraft maintenance support functions. Practical knowledge of contract surveillance and quality principles and practices sufficient to apply techniques to difficult but well-precedented projects. Knowledge of conventional fact-finding or investigative techniques and skill in developing, renewing, analyzing, and evaluating facts relative to non-conforming conditions of trends, and preparing documented reports on findings. Knowledge and skill in interpreting, explaining and applying technical requirements and specifications to quality problems encountered in pre-award surveys, PWS, surveillances, evaluations of corrective actions and meeting with supervisors, functional managers, contracting officer, and contractors representative. OR EDUCATION: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the assigned commodity (aircrew flight equipment) sufficient to evaluate contractor in the completion of such tasks as: issuing, maintaining, and adjusting helmets, oxygen masks, torso harness, parachutes survival kits, life preservers, and anti-g garments as provided for in the servicing contract. Knowledge of the practices, procedures, responsibilities, and functions of applicable contractor maintenance departments/work centers. Knowledge of quality assurance principals, practices and procedures and the ability to work with contractors, contracting specialists, functional managers, and others to obtain support, cooperation, and compliance. Knowledge of inspection procedures and techniques to ensure producers of goods and services are conforming to quality guidelines and contractor operations, equipment safety requirements, test equipment and technical orders to review internal contractor operations. Skill and knowledge of requirements for surveillance checklists, AF instructions, and other contracting and/or AFE related directives. Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulation, and procedures; gather, analyze and present facts regarding deficiencies; write and prepare reports and present findings and recommendations; Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Contracting Officers Representative (COR) at the group level and oversee contract related work using technical expertise to plan, manage and perform in-depth technical inspections ensuring contract requirements are fulfilled and technical order standards are met or exceeded.