Duties

• You will document corrective actions needed for continuous improvement in cost, schedule, and quality, providing information into Continuous Process Improvement Managment Tool as required.
• You will serve as a leader on Process Improvement Teams and on other committees to affect continuous improvement in quality, cost, and schedule.
• You will provide guidance and recommend new policies and/or revision to policies, procedures, and processes to the Integrated Product Team/ Competency leaders.
• You will represent the Fleet Readiness Center at meetings and conferences for the purpose of providing associated quality data and information.
• You will manage and facilitate change recommendations and request for waiver that are relative to the organizational, intermediate, and FRC level operations defined in the Naval Air Systems Command Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Manual.
• You will facilitate regularly scheduled reviews/ inspections conducted by the Naval Air Systems Command Aviation Maintenance Management Team, assigning corrective/ preventative action of finding to the responsible level of management.
• You will develop and maintain comprehensive Quality Assurance management plans based on knowledge of quality methods, practices, and processes pertinent to the assigned weapons system.
• You will perform all quality related functions of the Material Acceptance Program.
• You will conduct contract review of quality requirements during contract development.
• You will develop a comprehensive Quality in-process inspection/ acceptance program for Organic Manufacture at the Fleet Readiness Centers.
• You will ensure that quality is built into products manufactured, and contract requirements are complied with.
• You will manage the Training Program for Quality Assurance Specialists, developing and presenting formal and on the job training instructional material to newly hired and existing QA Specialists.
• You will Monitor command programs through periodic auditing and verification, conducting working level forums with Quality Assurance and other FRC personnel to evaluate program performance.
• You will develop statistical and other analytical techniques to review data for the purpose of isolating facts to identify relationships and trends leading to causes and frequency of defects and quality deficiencies.
• You will prepare trends reports used by appropriate management levels in the Quality Competency and in other organizational units in the FRC.
• You will conduct investigations to determine contributing factors leading to processing deficiencies.
• You will conduct audits to determine conformance to process, product and procedural requirements, identifying and documenting deficiencies and making recommendations for corrective/ preventative actions.
• You will participate in audits conducted by higher authority, such as those conducted by NAVAIR Aviation Maintenance Mangement Team.
• You will ensure that the QA program design effectively interfaces with relevant industry standards used for overall business modeling and management.
• You will develop QA Program applications for new and emerging Management System applications.

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
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required at times to climb work stands or aircraft, and work at heights up to 40 feet for periods of one to two hours.
• Requires both eyes, arms, and legs due to working in eye hazard areas, inspections, and required climbing.
• Near vision correctable at 14" to Jaeger 2 and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20.
• Subject to high noise levels; Hearing protection must be worn for noise levels of 85 dba and double protection above 105 dba.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
  A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
  Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? It's recommended that you submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214, we recommend you submit that, too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
  Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
  If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference, it's recommended that you submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, as described above for 5-point preference.
  It's recommended you also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA), as described on the Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
  Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
  Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Complete resume with relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  2. Complete assessment questionnaire. For a quick preview of the assessment questionnaire click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12408226
  3. Supporting documentation.
  Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
  You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
  Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 05/13/2024 . Applications received after 05/13/2024 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.
  Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
  It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

  Agency contact information

  Department of Navy EIC

  Email

  doneic@us.navy.mil

  Address

  FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST
  Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
  PO Box 347058
  San Diego, CA 92135-7058
  US

  Next steps

  When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements for which you requested consideration. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability related to the job requirements.
  Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews. You will be notified of our rating and referral decision. If you are referred, you will be notified when a hiring decision is made.
  NOTE: If you have any questions or need assistance, please email the DON Employment Information Center at DONEIC@us.navy.mil

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens