QUAL Assurance SPEC with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the CAQSP WATERFRONT QAS, QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC. Duties You will use comprehensive knowledge of quality standards to develop surveillance/audit checklists to be used to audit ship repair contractors Quality Management System (QMS). You will apply comprehensive knowledge of quality standard principles and conduct surveillance/audits of ship repair contractors QMS using attribute checklists. You will use writing skills to conduct a post audit surveillance/audit report detailing findings for senior management review. You will apply reading comprehension skills to review and approve contractor generated procedures and inspection plans. You will apply oral communication skills to interface with a variety of management personnel from both government and contractor. You will apply knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to develop various reports, track corrective actions taken as a result of surveillances/audits, and brief senior management on results of surveillances/audits. You will use comprehensive knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) to develop surveillance/audit checklists to be used to conduct surveillance/audits of various Southeast Regional Maintenance Center departments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001 Lead Auditor certification. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Nondestructive Test inspector and Level II inspector certification. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Navy Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI) or NACE CoatingInspector Level II certification. You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment. This is a bargaining unit position. Qualifications To qualify for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
GS-12:
Experience utilizing and implementing the latest developments in Quality Assurance requirements by review of technical directives.
Experience planning, developing, organizing, administering, evaluating, and maintaining a comprehensive Contract Administration Quality Assurance Program (CAQAP) for conformity to contract requirements.
Experience developing evaluation plans, conducting evaluations relative to the prevention of quality problems, and taking action to determine the cause of reported problems.
Experience scheduling and conducting all internal audits required by the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).
Experience developing policy instructions and directives for the program.To qualify for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
GS-11:
Experience coordinating on-site reviews of the contractor's quality programs for compliance with appropriate contract and specification requirements.
Experience negotiating and coordinating complex issues pertaining to Quality Assurance for manufacture and repair of complex components and systems.
Experience reviewing work specifications for approval and full contractual compliance for quality, technical, and contract documents.
Experience receiving, reviewing, and approving various quality assurance documents, contractor instructions, plans, and procedures.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
Quality Assurance Series 1910 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education GS-12:
There is no combination or substitution of education for experience for the GS-12 grade level. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combination of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level . click apply for full job details