LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC (SHIPBUILDING) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will plan, schedule, and execute of all elements of the NAVSEA mandated Contract Quality Assurance Program (CQAP) with respect to the assigned QA Program functional area. You will ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. You will lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization, making adjustments in accordance with established priorities. You will train or arrange for the training of team members in methods and techniques of team building and work in teams to accomplish tasks or projects, and provide or arrange for specific administrative or technical training necessary. You will monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. You will prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. You will represent the team consensus and convey the team's findings and recommendations in meetings and dealings with other team leaders, program officials, the public and other customers. You will plan, develop, organize, administer, evaluate, coordinate and implement a comprehensive Contract Quality Assurance Program designed to ensure that the Contractor meets its responsibilities for product and process quality. You will plan for new or modified contracts including coordination of resource needs with the appropriate Program Coordinator for the assembly and coordination of a contract review team. You will review the results received from in-process inspections and statistical techniques that were used for evaluations, approving corrective action based on the recommendations of the assigned Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS). You will review the recommendation/evaluations/status received from the assigned QAS in order to determine the need for a particular audit. You will review the current quality profiles that cover the assigned functional area. You will ensure that designated document reviews are completed by the QAS, identifying necessary resources, coordinating timeframes and review activities and document the findings and recommendations for documentation changes. You will ensure that designated procedure evaluation reviews are completed by the OAS, identifying necessary resources, coordinating timeframes and review activities and document the findings and recommendations for documentation changes. You will identify corrective actions that need to be taken as a result of document reviews, evaluation, surveillance and audits, and for coordinating the implementation of same. You will conduct complex investigations of quality-related problems within assigned functional area(s), preparing detailed reports summarizing factual data, discussing methods used, and problems analyzed, stating conclusions and recommendations. You will conduct on-site audits and surveillance (on ship and within production shops) of installation, fabrication and testing activities. You will attend routine and special meetings for ship key events and other meetings such as critiques, fact-findings or quality problem resolution meetings, acting and participating in the meetings as the representative on quality matters. You will analyze quality data to determine a quality profile. You will conduct evaluations of the Contractor's quality procedures and installed/fabricated hardware. Requirements 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 Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading quality assurance efforts in procurement, construction, and repair of ships or submarines to oversee audits, evaluations, and corrective actions in order to ensure compliance with a quality assurance program and enhance product quality. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. The duties involve regular and recurring visits to shipyard industrial facilities, aboard ships, and work in a shipyard environment. Such visits may require use of appropriate clothing or gear such as safety glasses and shoes, hearing protection, and hard hat, as well as observance of appropriate safety precautions. 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits of

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