Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the IL AASF 3, National Guard. The Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-9, establishes, develops, and implements the AASF quality assurance and reliability programs. The position develops and maintains plans, procedures, and assessments to ensure maintenance work processes, products, and services meet quality standards. The specialist evaluates maintenance operations, identifies problems and trends, and advises AASF personnel on quality assurance and maintenance matters.

This position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and service in the military grade listed in the announcement before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear a military uniform. The position is limited to enlisted grades E6–E9 and to excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the Illinois National Guard. Qualification requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7; education cannot substitute for the required experience. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be available, and PCS expenses may be authorized.

Requirements

• Membership in the Illinois National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Military grade of enlisted E6–E9.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including knowledge of relevant products, manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, tests, and performance requirements.
• Experience developing plans and programs and providing technical direction to otherwise competent workers.
• Experience determining courses of action when difficult or questionable malfunctions are found.
• Significant work accomplishments involving interpersonal contacts in quality assurance or a related field.
• Experience with management principles and supervisory responsibility relevant to the position and organization.
• Must wear a military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be eligible under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Must participate in direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Develop the AASF Quality Management Plan, documenting management and operational policies and procedures to ensure work processes, products, and services satisfy expectations and quality standards.
• Review Army materiel maintenance policies and operational procedures.
• Assess quality assurance programs of other Department of Defense services and analyze commercial maintenance practices to establish a comprehensive Quality Program for the AASF.
• Develop quality assessment plans to evaluate and improve maintenance production and work processes.
• Conduct evaluations to identify strengths, problem areas, failure trends, faulty methods and procedures, and other deviations from quality standards.
• Develop local regulations and operating instructions for the quality assurance and reliability program and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the quality assurance authority in the AASF.
• Advise higher-ranking personnel on quality assurance and verification matters.
• Provide the Logistics Management Officer/Supervisory Maintenance Test Pilot and maintenance supervisors with technical information and advice on maintenance procedures and techniques.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed