QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, enforcing and maintaining the Force Quality Assurance, SUBSAFE, SOC, and FBW Programs throughout Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force. You will apply advanced and complex quality assurance, SUBSAFE, SOC, and FBW program concepts and requirements for the Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force. You will apply operating principles and methodology to the management of the quality SUBSAFE, SOC, and FBW certification programs for the Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force. You will monitor, evaluate, and track forces afloat management of SUBSAFE, SOC, and FBW certification continuity. You will monitor, evaluate, and track forces afloat and repair activity Quality Assurance Programs. You will be responsible for assessments of Immediate Superior in Commands (ISIC) and Fleet Maintenance Activities (FMA) as part of Fleet Maintenance Activity Assessments (FMAAs). You will monitor, evaluate, adjudicate, and track SUBSAFE certification status of submarines of this Force. You will evaluate, adjudicate, and track SUBSAFE, SOC, FBW and all other Departure from Specifications (DFS) status of submarines of this Force. You will maintain/track certification and maintenance of deep submergence assets and dry deck shelters. You will serve as staff sponsor for COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), for Work Control issues and the Tagout User's Manual You will act as a principal Staff point-of-contact for Radiological Affairs Support Office (RASO) related issues. 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. 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. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. Qualifications To qualify for the Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1912-13 position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with and mastery knowledge of Submarine Force mission requirements, objectives, Fleet Quality Processes, NAVSEA Quality Processes, and Material Control to analyze, codify, and make risk mitigation decisions. Experience and expert knowledge and understanding of the NAVSEA and Fleet processes to document and obtain approval, as required, when adjudicating a deviation from engineering procedures and requirements. Experience with and expert knowledge of quality assurance, control, and SUBSAFE/SOC/FBW methods, principles and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques is required. Experience and expert knowledge in analysis and resolution of sensitive problems related to the Quality Assurance, SUBSAFE, SOC, and FBW certification process in accordance with NAVSEA and Fleet Quality Processes. Experience and expert knowledge of the engineered safeguards instituted with respect to reactor safety. Experience and expert skill in conducting problem analysis and developing logical and documented recommendations. Experience utilizing Web Authoring in presenting facts, recommendations, and reports in a clear and concise manner. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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 GS-13 There are no education substitutions for this position. 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. 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. This position holds a role in Nuclear Deterrent Mission (NDM). This position requires completion of the Fleet Readiness Support Branch's QAO course and will be required to complete annual SUBSAFE/Scope of Certification (SOC) awareness training 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 offered. 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. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
ORAL COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
RISK ASSESSMENT
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork . click apply for full job details

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