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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Supply Systems Command
Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD)
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Posted 03/30/24
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$84,366 - $109,673 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Term - 4 years. See the "Additional Information" section for more about extensions and conversions.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
DE-12368343-24-FK
Control number
784179300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will serve as the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) for the alongside aircraft refueling contract.
  • You will assist in the overall technical and administrative operations of the Fuel Operations Branch providing related collateral services.
  • You will ensure timely and effective maintenance is being performed through a comprehensive quality assurance surveillance program for all products.
  • You will perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections of facilities and equipment, both contractor owned and operated, as well as government owned and contractor operated.
  • You will schedule and conduct inspections, initiating inspection reports, reviewing all procedures, and calculating payment deductions based on performance based deficiency percentages.
  • You will conduct random inspections on the flight line that may require contractor to initiate on the spot corrective actions.
  • You will ensure contractor compliance with the quality surveillance provisions of the contract performance work statement for Aircraft/Ground Fuel Services and Cryogenic Storage and Distribution Contract.
  • You will take sample and test for the presence of rust, sediment, or contaminants in storage tanks and refuelers.
  • You will monitor aged inventory to ensure proper rotation of petroleum stocks.
  • You will Inspect the condition of tanks, pipelines, manifolds, pumps, and appurtenances

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You must be able to operate automotive vehicles up to five tons.
  • You may be required to travel up to 25%.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  • You will be required to maintain eligibility for a secret level security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • You “may” be coded as “key” and as such may be required be removed from your military recall status. A signed statement of understanding required.

Qualifications

There is a Basic Requirement to hold a GS-1910 position in the Federal Service.
You must have the following:
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas
Please ensure that your application addresses the Basic Requirement.

To qualify for the GS-1910-11, in addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, your resume must demonstrate that you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public using analytical ability combined with knowledge and application of assurance principles and techniques, and knowledge of pertinent product characteristics and the associated manufacturing processes and technique to perform, administer, or advise on work concerned with assuring the quality of products acquired and performing the following;
1) Using working knowledge of a major bulk fuels storage and distribution facility using military and/or industrial standards, to apply these principles, concepts and methodology to address issues related fuels management functional areas.
2) Analyzing findings from quality assurance inspections and defined requirements to correct negative inspection findings
3) Using familiarity with aircraft refueling equipment and procedure to examine employees for proficiency.
4) Using knowledge on the operation of pumps, piping, tanks and their appurtenances, and all machinery used in petroleum movement to diagnose by sound, sight, and description of performance on the problems with equipment.
5) Using oral and written communications skills to prepare and deliver inspection reports.
6) Ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations as they relate to hazardous materials used in fueling operations.

You may also qualify using education to substitute for specialized experience. See the "Education" section of this announcement for details.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

You may also qualify using education to substitute for specialized experience if you have the following:
Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
OR
Have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

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 (https://www.ed.gov/). 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.

Education Substitution - If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/%20-%20url=General-Policies

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

You will serve as Quality Assurance Specialist with the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD), Supply Management Department. The duty station is Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, CA.

This is a Term appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.

This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

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

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Naval Supply Systems Command

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Agency contact information

George Sharp
Phone
(619) 553-8207
Email
george.r.sharp2.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVSUP FLC SD GF
3985 Cummings Road
San Diego, CA 92136
US

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