QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (ELECTRONICS)

Duties

• Involved in all aspects of Quality Assurance including pre-production, production/manufacturing, acceptance testing, verification, courseware development, academic instruction, and configuration management.
• Performs evaluation of contractor's written quality processes and requests additional quality processes to implement site unique requirements.
• Prepares request for proposals, statements of work, and item specification.
• Performs acceptance test procedures (ATP), Simulator Certification (SIMCERT), software testing, verification, and configuration management for multiple commands. Serves as expert analyst/advisor to the AF System Program Offices (SPO), Project Manager (PM), AFSOC and 492 SOTRG leadership on modifications and timelines for the simulators.
• Requests and coordinates with other base agencies, such as: Civil Engineering, Safety, Security Police, Supply, Comptroller, etc., to ensure government-furnished services and material in support of the contract(s).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc. With little or no prior notice.
• May require operation of a motor vehicle to location of development work being performed; an appropriate vehicle operator's license may be required.
• Wear of personal protective equipment prescribed by instructions, T. O's, and AFOSH standards is a condition of employment.
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This position is designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually

Qualifications

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

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, 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 reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Assurance control concepts, principles and practices in procurement, acquisition and services contracts. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of formal training and operational plans and programs in support of major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, command and control training systems, special operations, rescue, or similar operations.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:

• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and AFSOC regulations and directions for Acquisition of Services, Quality Assurance, Contracts, Configuration Management, Government Property, Safety, Tactics, Acceptance Testing, Hazmat, Facility Management, and Information and Industrial Security.
• Firsthand knowledge of at least one AFSOC aircraft, Aircrew Training System (ATS) operations and maintenance, and to use expertise to read, understand, interpret technical data, specifications, and engineering drawings for courseware development and Aircrew Training Device (ATD) training programs.
• Knowledge of Instructional System Development (ISD) as related to AFSOC System Training Plans and associated courses of instruction and apply this expertise to analyze, plan, and manage AFSOC formal training programs
• Skill in recognizing problems and initiating corrective actions with appropriate unit agencies to maintain training effectiveness. Work harmoniously with all levels of personnel inside and outside the Department of Defense (DoD) to include military and civilian personnel on and off the installation, a diverse student population, other training instructors, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to plan and organize work, independently, to analyze reports, critiques, inspections, and evaluation and take appropriate corrective actions, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to physically maneuver on and around AFSOC ATDs and aircraft, to include climbing of stairs and maneuvering within AFSOC aircraft and ATDs in support of inspections.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, 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 for more information.

120-Day Register: 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.

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 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, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the 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 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 vacancy announcement.

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