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United States Fleet Forces Command SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in Naval Weapons Station, Virginia
Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of NAVSUBTORP FAC. Responsibilities You will manage the implementation and execution of the MK-48 Torpedo Quality Management System at NSTF. You will determine long-term and short-term goals to meet and maintain product quality and reliability requirements. You will set quality policies effecting the entire organization, and act as the torpedo quality advisor to the Commanding Officer. You will be responsible for managing the command Self-Assessment program, Corrective Action/Preventative Acton program, Training and Qualification program, Technical Document Control program, and Metrology Oversight. You will be responsible for managing the internal audit program, categorizing results, performing trend analysis and quality data evaluation, adjudicating findings and reporting results to Executive Management during the Local Quality Council. You will utilize the audit program to identify production shortfalls to focus resources on weak areas. You will manage the Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) program, track discrepancies and facilitate process improvements utilizing formal and informal root cause analysis. You will develop and implement methods to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to torpedo production, promote team building and improve business practices. You will determine program goals and develop plans for the organization on matters pertaining to quality assurance related to functions for torpedo maintenance and repair. You will assess the impact of substantive developments on torpedo programs and policies of the command. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 analyzing and resolving various levels of sensitive and complex issues related to maintenance processes to ensure that all products and equipment will conform to validated requirements throughout its life cycle. Experience applying a full range of principles, concepts and methodology related to the MK-48 Heavyweight Torpedo Quality Management System. Experience conducting problem analysis and developing logical and documented recommendations. Experience managing an effective and comprehensive Training and Qualification program. Experience with NAVSEA directives, Military standards, Military Specifications, and torpedo maintenance procedures. Experience communicating NASVEA directives, training material, complex issues and recommendations orally and in writing. Experience performing a full range of supervisory responsibilities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 There is no education substitute for this grade/series combination. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. 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 in the local commuting area. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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. 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.