Quality Assurance Specialist

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below: Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade. GS-12 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience overseeing, planning, and evaluating a quality compliance program; developing and implementing practices and programs for a biological laboratory facility; and obtaining or modifying services for a facility. Physical Demands: The work is primarily performed in an office environment and biocontainment laboratories. Work requires some physical exertion related to frequent inspections such as walking, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and carrying of small and light objects, and working around machinery and equipment. Travel may be required. Work Environment: In performing work in laboratories, the work involves exposure to the risks and hazards of harmful biological, chemical, and physical agents. The incumbent is required to adhere to special safety, health, and biosecurity regulations. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is located within the USDA, ARS, Field Organization, Plains Area, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Facilities Engineering, in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will plan, schedule, implement, and perform quality management support; and document management activities that enhance the efficiency and the effectiveness of Facilities operations at the NBAF.