QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (CHEMICAL)

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Summary Continued:
Perform as primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for supply/fuels processes within SBD-1/SBD-2 contract to include Geographically Separate Units (GSUs). Performs analysis on contract requirements and develops strategic plans to ensure the capability to support base readiness. Conducts overall surveillance of government owned supplies, equipment, schedules, inspections, records, accounting and administration, quality control and inspection, fuels/cryogenic storage, vehicle service station, fuels distribution and transportation reports. Develops policy, writes and interprets contract verbiage. Performs property management of assets not controlled by other standard Air Force processes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses technical knowledge and expertise in the management and operation of supply/fuels functions to assure proper assessment of contractor performance.
• Analyzes all contractor's records and reports to identify favorable/unfavorable performance trends relative to supply /fuels processes regarding Property Accounting and Inventory Accuracy.
• Directs modifications to current contract, SOW or PWS, Performance Plan (PP) whenever additions, deletions, changes in workload, directives, or mission support requirements so dictate.
• Plans and develops installation fuels infrastructure upgrade and new construction requirements.
• Fuels Responsible Officer/Property Administrator.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Incumbent is subject to call back to meet emergency situations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• This position is designated as a key position by management whom has done so IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. [Cont'd...]
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• Knowledge of hypergolic fuels is a plus.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance 1910 Series .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-1 (GS-4 or equivalent in other pay systems). Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples include: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of supply chain management and fuels under peacetime and wartime conditions to direct and manage supply/fuels operations; Knowledge of management principles, practices and techniques in order to plan, organize, direct and control supply/petroleum resources programs; Knowledge of Air Force/Department of Defense Regulations, Manuals and Instructions and ability to interpret operational standards /requirements, contract terminology and requirements associated with supply/fuels programs/operations.

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EDUCATION: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of supply chain management and fuels under peacetime and wartime conditions to direct and manage supply/fuels operations.

Knowledge of management principles, practices and techniques in order to plan, organize, direct and control supply/petroleum resources programs.

Knowledge of Air Force/Department of Defense Regulations, Manuals and Instructions and ability to interpret operational standards /requirements, contract terminology and requirements associated with supply/fuels programs/operations.

Ability to review and analyze new theories, concepts, and/or developments to supply/fuels problems to formulate solutions to complex problems.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy to all levels of authority.

Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain good working relationships.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-2 equivalent to a GS-5 to GS-11.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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