QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Management Positions, Quality Assurance Series 1910.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge to provide technical guidance to QARs and Training Specialists in contract oversight of hardware systems and courseware products. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to aircraft simulation devices. Knowledge of courseware principles concepts and methodology related to Instructional System Development (ISD) processes. Considerable skill in applying this knowledge to planning and accomplishing the work related to the objectives of the 97 TRS, 97 OG, HQ AETC, HQ AMC and AFMC.

OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. Or LL.M., if related.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR OMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Air Force and Command regulations and directions for Acquisition of Services, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management , Government Property, Acceptance Testing, Metrology, Safety, Hazmat, Configuration and Information, Industrial and Physical Security. Broad knowledge of and experience in Government Acquisition and total life cycle management of training devices, support equipment, and spares. Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR requirements and clauses on Government Property and material control processes such as identification, segregation, protection, replenishment, inventory records, accountability, and disposition. Broad knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures of functional and administrative activities such as contracting, supply, and technical activities. Thorough knowledge of the onsite training devices of many types and complexity. Number, type andcharacteristics of devices can change due to mission requirements. Knowledge of equipment configurations, operating characteristics, security, safety programs, maintenance, repair, and modification procedures. Practical knowledge of computer systems used in image generation, multi-media processing, database generation, area networking, and real-time simulation. Skill to conduct various types of audits, inspections and tests such as; quality, configuration and process audits on training systems. Skill to conduct various inspections such as logistics and maintenance. Skill to conduct tests such as; acceptance, performance, hardware and software. Excellent skills in performing oral and written communication. Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that mirrors contract requirements and ensures a high probability of detecting non-compliance. Ability to read, understand and interpret technical data, specifications, and engineering drawings. Ability to integrate quality assurance program efforts with other functional disciplines such as engineering, procurement, configuration management, training mission requirements, operations. This position has been designated as a Key Career Position (KCP). The assignment will not becontinuing and has an established tour limitation of 36-60 months as determined by the Career Field Team and Career Field Manager. Employees must sign a Memorandum of Understanding including Selection, Restriction, Outplacement, Tour and Mobility Agreement as a condition of employment. This addend