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Air National Guard Units is Hiring a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32) Near Springfield, IL

Qualifications:

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The area of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Military Grades: Enlisted not to exceed E-6.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess 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: GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience for the GS-11 Level which includes at least 36 months 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 the area of 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.

In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Responsibilities:

As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32), GS-1910-11, you will establish and execute a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide the maintenance managers confidence that aircraft, aircraft systems, munitions, equipment, products or supporting processes conform to technical, safety, work load and customer requirements.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Make decisions and recommendations on technical concerns presented by supervisors.
• Utilize data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs, evaluate the results and determine the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management.
• Investigate major problem areas, identify causes of problems, coordinate corrective action and when required, follow up on action taken to determine effectiveness.
• Determine the proficiency and qualifications of certified personnel.
• Determine the requirements for and scope of an aircraft FCF or OCF.
• Determine surveillance and evaluation coverage based on the complexity of the TCTO/OTI as well as to the criticality of the system or the component to be modified.
• Coordinate, process, and review documents required to successfully implement the contract and complete administrative actions.
• Maintain all hot refuel/aircraft-to-aircraft site certification documentation and a master listing of all hot pit/aircraft-to-aircraft sites.
• Evaluate the contractors' ability to fulfill the requirements of the contract statement of work, documents contract deviations and provides those to the site manager for necessary corrective actions and coordination.
• Monitor and assess the organization's quality program and elements of the program to gauge compliance with directives and established processes.
• Identify deficiencies, implement corrective measures, and improve processes to enhance mission effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensures safety, security, and Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) programs are followed in accordance with applicable regulations and public law through the routine inspection of work centers.

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