QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: The purpose of this position is to provide management and surveillance of contractor-accomplished operations, maintenance, and repair services obtained through service contracts. Scope and number of contracts to be managed fluctuates with changing requirements and resources. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Monitors the contractors' performance of moderately complex service contracts and functions as a liaison between the contractor, building managers, building occupants, airfield manager, and the Contracting Officer. Performs the administrative duties associated with managing moderately complex services contracts. Develops, prepares, and writes clear and precise Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, Surveillance Plans, Requests for Proposal, contract modifications, Independent Government Estimates, and quality standards for moderately complex service contracts. Attends and briefs at post-award conferences and conducts post award site visits to assist and facilitate a successful start to the contract. Participates in the solicitation and award of a variety of moderately complex services contracts, reviews contractor submittals, and provides input/recommendations to the COR Manager.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if requested, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. 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, 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience that demonstrates demonstrate 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. Knowledge of established techniques, regulations, and requirements related to quality assurance of contractor performance of service and minor construction contracts of moderate scope and complexity. Knowledge of quality control/assurance concepts, principles, and practices, and the skill to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance surveillance plans for contractor services of a wide variety of service contracts. knowledge of grounds maintenance to include botany, soil management, agronomy, and forestry. Knowledge of quality assurance inspection practices, processes, control concepts, principles, methods & procedures, and skills to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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 a copy of your transcripts. OR 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. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: Knowledge of quality assurance inspection practices, processes, control concepts, principles, methods & procedures, and skills to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs. Knowledge of grounds maintenance to include botany, soil management, agronomy, forestry, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the assessment and evaluation of contractor quality control plans and systems. Technical knowledge of Federal Specifications, contracting specifications, national codes, AFI's, AFM's, AFOI's, standard engineering practices, OSHA, AFOSH, and EPA regulations, and locally established policies, procedures, and directives used in monitoring moderately complex service contracts. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to include writing technical specifications and quality standards, and ability to consult with management officials of other activity departments regarding policy changes or adjustment of resources for specific situations. Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and drawings, designs, technical manuals, and contract specifications; and to apply rules, regulations, directives, and guidelines to evaluate contractor performance and assure conformance to acceptable quality standards. Ability to use AF standard computer software applications to develop and maintain electronic logs and spreadsheets. 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

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