QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) – Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard. Military Grades: TSgt/E6-MSgt/E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience developing and implementing a quality assurance program designed to ensure compliance, reliability, acceptability of products, improve quality in a cost-effective manner and safety for variety of assigned products and systems. The work involves application of a complete range of quality assurance principles, techniques and methodology to plan and accomplish projects for products having complex characteristics such as aircraft, aerospace ground equipment, electronic equipment and systems, munitions, armament and other associated equipment. The incumbent implements and monitors the computerized methods and statistical quality assurance techniques (random sampling, averages, means, standard deviations, trend analysis, etc.) for analyses for the repair, process, and modification quality. The specialist’s assignments are concerned with the entire range of quality assurance principles, techniques and procedures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test, and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs. Experience possessed by an expert in specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers. Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found. Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e., special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field. Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates’ experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant’s record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. –knowledge of assigned aircraft and complex aircraft systems to include but not limited to electronic equipment and systems, manual and automatic flight controls, airframe, landing gear, pneudraulics, jet engine propulsion and associated systems, Aerospace Ground Equipment, Support equipment, and related test equipment. –Knowledge of munitions storage methods, procedures, and techniques to determine storage location based on condition code, compatibility, and security requirements. –Knowledge of the techniques, documentation, and equipment used in the examination, classification, and maintenance of munitions assets and their components. –Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the entire maintenance quality assurance program to include the full range of principles, concepts and methodology and the establishment of procedures for monitoring the quality of products in a maintenance environment. –Broad knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures of related functional and administrative activities such as Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO), logistics maintenance support functions, contract administration and coordination of CLS or CFT, engineering disposition requests, maintenance production, procurement, supply support, munitions storage etc. and skill in effecting appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs and evaluations with these activities. Broad knowledge of the TCTO and QDR process and the interface/coordination with depot engineering and supply process. –Thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program (MSEP). –Broad knowledge of end items, systems, including quality characteristics and working knowledge of manufacturing methods, special processes and the interrelationship of various parts. Working knowledge of systems, subsystems and end item components and the functional relationships among components and subsystems, and test and measurement techniques. –Broad knowledge of Higher Headquarters regulations and instructions, PDM work specifications, local directives including Quality Plans, Technical Orders, Military Specifications, and International Commercial Practices such as ISO 9000. –Comprehensive knowledge of inspection and evaluation techniques, statistical methods, mathematics, production management, industrial management, and database management skills to perform root cause, deficiency, and trend analysis. Analyses are used to validate and update Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), frequency changes to Routine Inspection Lists (RILs), and recommendations for corrective maintenance practice action. –Broad knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relating to aircraft maintenance, ground, explosive & flight safety, occupational health and environmental compliance. Ability to use this knowledge to develop an evaluation plan and prevention effort to minimize risk and prevent damage to equipment, structures, weapons systems, or injury to personnel. –Skill in applying this knowledge to the identification of quality problems and resolving the difficult and complex work assignments. Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies. –Ability to conduct technical reviews, analyze findings and develop recommendations for corrections or improvements in the quality assurance program. Ability to prepare technical reports on quality levels, to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action. –Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral presentations. Skill and ability to work effectively in stressful situations and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels within the organization. Ability to plan and successfully complete individual projects and/or larger projects. –Skill in using various computer and software applications to include but not limited to: word processing programs, spreadsheets, email services, databases and database management. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant’s RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with “from (mm/yy)” and “to (mm/yy)” dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the “Specialized Experience”, you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Quality Assurance Specialist, Position Description Number D1818000 and is part of the 158th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance of the Vermont Air National Guard. *This position is also advertised to Active Guard Reserve Airmen under announcement number MVA-AF-24-44