SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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.

Duties

• You will serve as the Division Head for the Quality Management Department at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC).
• You will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing the full spectrum of the command's Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs.
• You will serve as the principal advisor to leadership on all quality assurance matters, acting as the administrator and executor of the enterprise-wide Quality Management System.
• You will develop and implement the strategic vision and long-range objectives for the QMS.
• You will provide leadership and technical expertise for all quality programs, ensuring that products and processes, including the manufacture of complex naval propellers, comply with all technical standards and ISO-9001 requirements.
• You will serve as the technical authority on ISO-9001 compliance, lead complex external registrar audits, and manage root cause analysis for major non-conformances.
• You will lead investigations into critical quality failures and drive systemic continuous improvement initiatives and present findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership to enhance quality across the command.
• You will plan and direct the work of subordinates in the quality assessment, materials testing, and program administration branches.
• You will manage all personnel functions, including evaluating performance, making hiring decisions, and fostering employee development.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing and providing technical oversight of comprehensive quality assurance programs within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment. Specialized experience must also demonstrate the following: Applying quality assurance concepts and methodologies, such as those within an ISO-9001 framework, to sustain a Quality Management System (QMS) in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Leading or serving as a primary liaison for internal or external quality audits, coordinating responses, or managing corrective actions for non-conformances. Providing technical oversight of quality control activities related to manufacturing processes such as materials testing, welding, or non-destructive testing. Leading teams or projects to analyze quality problems, perform root cause analysis, or implement process improvements using methodologies like statistical process control or Lean Six Sigma. 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/#url=GS-ADMIN AND 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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. Other Information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Demonstration Project Business & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-04 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. This position has a control point; thus the salary range may be capped at GS-15, step 05, which is equivalent to $184,760. If you're current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched. 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.