Quality Assurance Specialist GS-1910-12

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Quality Assurance

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist supporting the Resource Management Directorate in the Procurements and Administration Division at Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at the GS 12 position grade.

Responsibilities include planning, performing and coordinating quality assurance activities within the contracted support functions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Interpret and analyze contractual requirements and specifications to determine the best and most efficient methods to be employed in evaluating contractor level of performance.
  • Perform quality assurance inspections through site observations, customer feedback, and review of technical evaluator inspections to assure reliability, suitability, and serviceability status of Army owed tactical equipment.
  • Assure that the requirements of the contract are fully met and assures corrective action is initiated and implemented to resolve any deficiencies. Performs analysis and investigations to detect adverse quality trends or conditions and provides solution to improve customer support.
  • Participate in the development and is responsible for implementation of a government surveillance plan.
  • Responsible for providing liaison between contractor, commodity managers, and the Contracting Officer to ensure the terms and conditions of contracts are carried out, and that the interests of the government are protected at all times.
  • Prepare reports and various other contractual documents.

 

Job Qualification

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

 

In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized Experience requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.  To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.  Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Applying principles, concepts, and methodologies related to the quality assurance functional programs.
  • Experience conducting a government surveillance plan.
  • Applying process-related practices, methods, and techniques such as statistical analysis and quality data analysis in order to evaluate Government and contractor data and determine contractor compliance.  

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Competencies needed for this position:

1. Contractor Performance/Quality Assurance

2. Analytical Procedures/Problem Solving

3. Inspection Processes

4. Oral/Written Communication

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Conditions of Employment

  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the duration of your employment.
  • The employee is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 10% of the time.
  • This is an Army Acquisition and Technology Workforce position. The employee must meet DoD 5000.52-M requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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 Career Program (CP) 15 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications)
  • 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.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines, which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel