Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-1910-11, you will:

• Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for wing maintenance policy, advising supervisors and employees on both general policy and specific maintenance matters.
• Makes decisions and recommendations on technical concerns presented by supervisors.
• Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, product specifications, Air Force Occupational and Health (AFOSH) and
  environmental standards, public law, and locally developed policy.
• Evaluates and assesses complex systems, subsystems, integrated systems/subsystems, or
  components for conformance to applicable technical data, engineering drawings, standards and specifications.
• Evaluates, conducts reviews, activity inspections and management compliance of all maintenance activities to include the logistics maintenance support functional areas such as production, programs and mobility, maintenance training, plans, scheduling and documentation and data base management as directed by the Maintenance Group Commander.
• Identifies production problems, excessive overtime, discipline, housekeeping and technical discrepancies and attempts to identify the underlying cause for the deficiencies.
• Establishes and develops performance checklists and metrics in coordination with the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Develops local operating instructions to supplement regulations and manuals of higher echelons in the area of aircraft and aircraft systems quality assurance.
• Reviews all Operating Instructions (OIs) to ensure locally published instructions are technically accurate, complete and consistent with Air Force (AF) and Major Command (MAJCOM)
  policy.
• Coordinates with affected commanders on base and ensures the instruction is published as a wing operating instruction.
• Ensures the maintenance organization meets its responsibility for air-worthy aircraft and component quality for a broad and complex production workload, e.g., highly advanced aircraft, aircraft systems, avionics systems, electronic equipment, aircraft structures, composites, life safety systems, armament, munitions, and other areas of similar complexity.
• Utilizes data collection techniques and procedures for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs, evaluates the results and determines the appropriate and effective method and format for presentation to higher-level management.
• Performs statistical analysis (e.g. normal distribution, averages, means, standard deviations, trending, root cause analysis, etc.) using standard statistical quality control methods.
• Manages an array of related databases and spreadsheets to capture and catalog data elements for trending, cross-tell, and benchmarking. Analyzes defect/failure quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality inspection system and recommends corrective and preventative action.
• Investigates major problem areas, identifies causes of problems, coordinates corrective action and when required, follows up on action taken to determine effectiveness.
• Serves as the Aircraft Weight and Balance program manager utilizing complex computer based programs, data bases, electronic weighing apparatus, and integrated weight and balance computers for the Wing to maintain strict accounting of aircraft weight and balance for safe flight operations.
• Recommends decertification of configuration loads that exceed the safe for flight envelope or ground gross weight restrictions.
• Reviews wing depot-level assistance requests developed in accordance with tech orders
• Develops procedures for acceptance inspections to determine equipment condition and adequacy of depot or contract maintenance.
• Coordinates requests for approval and use of locally designed tools or equipment that carry loads, change torque, or present potential damage to government resources.
• Maintain records of all approved locally designed tools and equipment, including pictures or drawings, a description of the use for each item, and the owning work center.
• Executes a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) aircraft or Contract Field Team (CFT).
• Coordinates, processes, and reviews documents required to successfully implement the contract and completes administrative actions.
• Evaluates the contractors' ability to fulfill the requirements of the contract statement of work, documents contract deviations and provides those to the site manager for necessary corrective actions and coordination. Ensures compliance with acceptance inspection reporting requirements on aircraft returning from depot or contract maintenance.
• Manages and conducts quality verification inspections and surveillance inspections of conventional weapons systems and components.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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  Agency contact information

  Shaun Harris

  Phone

  801-432-4239

  Email

  shaun.b.harris.civ@army.mil

  Address

  UT 151 Maintenance Group
  765 N 2200 W
  Salt Lake City, UT 84116
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.