Quality assurance specialist

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

Quality Assurance Specialist

Middletown ,

Iowa

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Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility / qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base(DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Responsibilities About the Position : The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP), located in Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa, produces and delivers component assembly, and medium- and large-caliber ammunition items for the United States Department of Defense Perform systematic evaluations and audit verifications for all elements of assignments.

Recognize trends and conditions that can lead to deficiencies in product quality and contractor's overall quality management system.

Participates in joint government-contractor conference as the government's representative to discuss quality program activities and quality influencing matters.

Perform technical evaluations of contract pricing proposals and conducts technical reviews. Assist and advise technical and management personnel concerning problems, changes or special studies on production items.

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the JMC mission; they provide skills not readily available in the military and are crucial to support military operations.

JMC values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and skills, and is committed to building a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

JMC is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that supports the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of training and go-to-war munitions.

Learn more about the Joint Munitions Command at https : / / www.jmc.army.mil Shaping Warfighter Munitions for the Future Fight! Who May Apply : US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience at the GS-09 level : Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Reviewing proposed plans for compliance according to regulatory policies and procedures;

2) Preparing reports to submit to management for review; (3) and assisting with identifying updates on policies or mandated directives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as : quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles.

OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18.

Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience at the GS-11 level : Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes : (1) Performing quality assurance audits to ensure conformance to contractual requirements of ammunition or ammunition components;

2) Evaluating quality assurance data to investigate, analyze and recommend corrective action; and (3) Establishing working relationships to assist in explaining quality requirements and attainment of quality objectives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade / level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR Education : Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as : quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles.

OR Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.

Add the two percentages. Applicants must confirm eligibility and minimum qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education FOREIGN EDUCATION : If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.

S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit : https : / / sites.

ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications / Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

This is a(n) 33 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.

Visit https : / / www.dfas.mil / civilianemployees / civrelo / Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction / for more information.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

May require overtime work. May require shift work and / or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.

All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.

Must be included) Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized. Relocation / Retention Incentive may be authorized.

Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.

Foundational (formerly Level I) - This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for (Engineering and Technical Management) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

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Last updated : 2024-04-08