QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

Duties

• Responsible for all aspects of contract Quality Assurance for Airlift and/or Tanker Aircrew Training Systems at Altus AFB.
• Responsible as the Altus AFB site Project Officer for the Airlift and/or Tanker Aircrew Training Systems.
• Primary Government point of contact (POC) for all aspects of Government Property (GP) assigned to the ATS contractor at Altus AFB.
• Responsible for providing expert technical advice on ATS contractual matters.

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
• 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.
• Must be adaptable to changing situations and able to work effectively under stress to meet short suspense's and sensitive projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative, willingness and ability to learn new procedures for job accomplishment. Work will require travel away from the normal duty station.
• This is a program level acquisition position and requires Level II certification in Acquisition Quality Assurance in accordance with the Acquisition Professional Development Program .
• The employee must be Level II certified within 18 months of beginning job and maintain currency by completing 80 Continuing Learning Points (CLP) every 24 months.
• Required to file annual financial disclosure statement per Ethics in Government Act of 1974, as implemented by 5 CFR 2634 and the Joint Ethics Regulation section 7-300. Required to file using the Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) system.
• Required to maintain currency on changes in Acquisition Quality Assurance, Management of Government Property, Safety and Security, advances in fields relating to training programs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance as a condition of employment.

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, Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance Series 1910.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge to provide technical guidance to QARs and Training Specialists in contract oversight of hardware systems and courseware products. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to aircraft simulation devices. Knowledge of courseware principles concepts and methodology related to Instructional System Development (ISD) processes. Considerable skill in applying this knowledge to planning and accomplishing the work related to the objectives of the 97 TRS, 97 OG, HQ AETC, HQ AMC and AFMC.

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EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OrLL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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OMBINATION 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 transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 Command regulations and directions for Acquisition of Services, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management , Government Property, Acceptance Testing, Metrology, Safety, Hazmat, Configuration and Information, Industrial and Physical Security.

Broad knowledge of and experience in Government Acquisition and total life cycle management of training devices, support equipment, and spares. Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR requirements and clauses on Government Property and material control processes such as identification, segregation, protection, replenishment, inventory records, accountability, and disposition. Broad knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures of functional and administrative activities such as contracting, supply, and technical activities.

Thorough knowledge of the onsite training devices of many types and complexity. Number, type andcharacteristics of devices can change due to mission requirements. Knowledge of equipment configurations, operating characteristics, security, safety programs, maintenance, repair, and modification procedures. Practical knowledge of computer systems used in image generation, multi-media processing, database generation, area networking, and real-time simulation.

Skill to conduct various types of audits, inspections and tests such as; quality, configuration and process audits on training systems. Skill to conduct various inspections such as logistics and maintenance. Skill to conduct tests such as; acceptance, performance, hardware and software.

Excellent skills in performing oral and written communication.

Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that mirrors contract requirements and ensures a high probability of detecting non-compliance. Ability to read, understand and interpret technical data, specifications, and engineering drawings. Ability to integrate quality assurance program efforts with other functional disciplines such as engineering, procurement, configuration management, training mission requirements, operations.

This position has been designated as a Key Career Position (KCP). The assignment will not becontinuing and has an established tour limitation of 36-60 months as determined by the Career Field Team and Career Field Manager. Employees must sign a Memorandum of Understanding including Selection, Restriction, Outplacement, Tour and Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. This addendum is effective 1 March 2014 and will be utilized upon incumbent's exit from the position and from that point forward whenever the position is filled.

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

IF USING 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 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

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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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