Quality Assurance Specialist

Summary About the Position: This position is located at AL AHMADI, Kuwait. The incumbent will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist for aviation weapon and support systems assigned to regional operational activities within Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) areas of responsibility. The incumbent will be responsible for the life cycle quality of goods and services through incorporating value-added quality assurance processes and policies. Responsibilities Serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist for aviation weapon and support systems assigned toregional operational activities within CONUS and OCONUS areas of responsibility. Responsible for the life cycle quality of goods and services through incorporating value-added assurance practices into Command technology, acquisition and logistics processes. Assist AMCOM’s organic quality assurance core competencies including; quality systems management, quality engineering, product quality management, verification, validation, and software quality. Manage production, quality and execution aspects of AMCOM’s field maintenance and systems modification work order (MWO) programs on all Army aircraft. Provide instructions, advice and training to ensure command objectives, programs and projects are understood. Function as liaison between the Aviation Field Maintenance Activity, the Contractor and all supported units; coordinates logistical requirements, monitors contractor performance and prepares contract specifications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Current Army Employees Only. Note: External Non-Army Employees, please apply under announcement number MCGP-26-13037138-MP, Link as follows: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/880965800 Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) One Year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position cannot be made permanent without further competition. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with Quality Assurance (QA) programs for aviation weapon systems, subsystems, or ground support equipment; 2) Monitoring the execution of aviation field maintenance, modification work orders (MWO) and component repairs; 3) Performing contract surveillance utilizing established checklists and quality data analysis; and/or 4) Applying aviation safety regulations, technical manuals and guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract Support Product Test and Evaluation Quality Assurance Quality Management Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information This position will require the incumbent to sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) for Time Limited Assignment positions. This position requires a 1 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions. Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty. This is a(n) Quality and Reliability Assurance Career Field 15 position. The initial length of this overseas tour is Not to Exceed (NTE) 1 Year and can be extended to 5 Years per management. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.