QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Full Job Description

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This National Guard position is a HARD TO FILL Permanent GS-1910-11 QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1818000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing.

This is a bargaining position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. This position is also advertised on AGR announcement #AF26-029.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard.

Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - MSgt (E-7) Minimum Military Grade - TSgt (E-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training involving planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs (i.e., supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products concerned with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items); and using computer and automation systems.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months specialized experience which demonstrates thorough knowledge of quality assurance methods, principles and practices to verify that essential quality requirements have been met, identify problem areas, and recommend corrective action.

Experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge of assigned aircraft, component systems, and support equipment to detect deficiencies in production rework areas; experience in aircraft inspection methods, techniques and practices to detect conditions which may compromise quality; ability to use precision measuring equipment, gauges and instrumentation for testing and special inspections; experience in applying statistical analysis, sampling methods, and techniques to determine compliance with the established standards; and ability to interpret and apply contract and engineering specifications, regulations, policy statements and other guideline material to the maintenance functions.

Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 2A574 is optimum. Major Duties:

• Performs exhibit processing oversight by coordinating with ALC and Logistics Readiness Squadron to ensure proper exhibit control and handling.
• Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for wing maintenance policy, advising supervisors and employees on both general policy and specific maintenance matters.
• Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Utilizes a comprehensive knowledge and ability to interpret Air Force Occupational and Health 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.
• Administers, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive quality assurance, maintenance standardization, and inspection program for all areas of the maintenance organization, all maintenance disciplines, job series and Air Force Specialty Codes.
• Executes the evaluation program and accumulates data using Inspection and Evaluation techniques such as Task Evaluations, Quality Verification Inspections, Special Inspections, Personnel Evaluations and Management Inspections.
• Monitors and assesses the organization's quality program and elements of the program to gauge compliance with directives and established processes.
• Identifies deficiencies, implements corrective measures, and improves processes to enhance mission effectiveness and efficiency.
• Reviews for adequacy and submits engineering disposition requests to the System Program Office (SPO).
• Prepares and reviews Product Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR) prior to releasing to the Air Logistics Center (ALC) or Aircraft Sustainment Group.
• Performs other duties as assigned.