Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for the following duties: Supervise, plan, organize, coordinate, direct and integrate the work of a staff responsible for assuring implementation of the long-range goals and objectives of the activities supporting the DLA procurement program. Review technical, contracting and quality history data and develops contract quality provisions specific to each supply item. Supports the DLA procurement program and ensures work is accomplished in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and directives. Analyze quality trends, causes of recurring deficiencies, and recommends corrective actions or changes to control procedures. Monitor the collection, consolidation and analysis of metrics and data used to inform operating officials regarding the viability, effectiveness, and efficiency of supplier programs. Ensure that plans, policies, and procedures reflect proper consideration of Directorate initiatives and management control systems. Plan and prepare schedules for completion of work and assigns work to subordinates based upon selective considerations including the background and interests of the employee and the priorities and requirements. Coach, mentor and motivate the workforce being directed by fostering innovation and initiatives while maintaining strategic focus and resource stewardship in the workplace. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Detect conditions which may compromise quality such as errors in specifications or technical data packages. Apply specific product characteristics and attributes, including associated test procedures and equipment to detect deficiencies in various production/rework processing areas. Investigate deficiencies and initiates corrective action. Access and knowledge of the EBS automated data processing systems. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Tech Management(N) / ETM, Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agencys Drug Free Workplace Plans drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.