Quality Assurance Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy • Air Force Academy, CO

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide management and surveillance of contractor-accomplished operations, maintenance, and repair services obtained through service contracts. The scope and number of contracts to be managed fluctuates with changing requirements and resources. This role monitors 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. It also performs administrative duties associated with managing these contracts, and develops, prepares, and writes Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, Surveillance Plans, Requests for Proposal, contract modifications, Independent Government Estimates, and quality standards. The specialist attends and briefs at post-award conferences, conducts post-award site visits, and participates in the solicitation and award of contracts, reviewing contractor submittals and providing input to the COR Manager.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Ability to use computer and database software for data inputs/updates.
• May be required to travel for training or other assigned duties.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Must refrain from use of illegal drugs and submit to urinalysis testing if requested.
• Must sign a statement acknowledging the position is a Test Designated Position (TDP).
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-07) or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including writing technical specifications and quality standards.
• Ability to consult with management officials regarding policy changes or resource adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and drawings, designs, technical manuals, and contract specifications.
• Ability to apply rules, regulations, directives, and guidelines to evaluate contractor performance.
• Ability to use AF standard computer software applications to develop and maintain electronic logs and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
• May be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement if receiving an authorized PCS.
• May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and surveillance of contractor-accomplished operations, maintenance, and repair services.
• Monitor contractors' performance of moderately complex service contracts.
• Act as a liaison between the contractor, building managers, building occupants, airfield manager, and the Contracting Officer.
• Perform administrative duties associated with managing moderately complex services contracts.
• Develop, prepare, and write Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, Surveillance Plans, Requests for Proposal, contract modifications, Independent Government Estimates, and quality standards.
• Attend and brief at post-award conferences.
• Conduct post-award site visits to assist and facilitate a successful start to the contract.
• Participate in the solicitation and award of a variety of moderately complex services contracts.
• Review contractor submittals and provide input/recommendations to the COR Manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level