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Quality Assurance Specialist (Chemicals)
- Air Education and Training Command (Laughlin AFB, TX)
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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Fuels Management installation technical, managerial expert, and Contract Office Representative (COR) responsible for ensuring uninterrupted fuels and cryogenics operations are provided to the installation and establishing evaluation and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy. Responsibilities The employee independently plans, develops, organizes, administers, evaluates and coordinates an extensive comprehensive acquisition quality assurance program, designed to ensure that contractors meet their responsibilities for an effective and economical Fuels Service and Management quality program, product quality in the areas of fuels operations, fuels management, Fuels Service and Management contract control & analysis of fuels support. Develops, organizes, administers, evaluates, monitors and coordinates a comprehensive Fuels operation and Fuels Service and Management quality assurance program for the installation, including tenant activities if appropriate, designed to ensure that contractors involved in the receipt, issuance of ground, cryogenic and aviation fuels adhere to quality plans and requirement to meet their responsibilities for product quality. Serves as Contract Officer Representative (COR) and monitors contract performance. Responsible for fuels policy and requirements, and acts as the Fuels Property Administrator. Responsible for the development and preparation of the fuels contract statement of work (SOW), fuels quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP), and Inspection Checklists for the work to be performed by the contractor. Employee serves at the Functional System Administrator is responsible to for the maintenance and administration of the Fuels Enterprise Server (FES). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions- Quality Assurance Series 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector) which includes specialized experience in knowledge of acquisition quality assurance concepts, principles, methods, practices and skill to design, plan and implement an effective and economical Fuels Service and Management quality program. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology related to one of more quality assurance function programs, Fuels Service and Management control and analysis functions; material control; Fuels Service and Management functions; Fuels Service Center operations, Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4140.25, DoD Management Policy for Energy Commodities and Related Services, DLA-E Interim Policies and Procedures and other related fuels management functions. Broad knowledge in quality assurance principles, practices, procedures, sampling methods/techniques, procurement procedures and policy that are applicable to fuels operations and fuels management control and analysis. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related, education must have major field of 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. 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: 1. Extensive knowledge of theories, principles, working practices and technique requirements of fuels and cryogenic automated, mobile and fixed fuel delivery systems. 2. Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, procedures, sampling methods/techniques, determine conformance of petroleum product to requirements, procurement procedures and policy. 3. Knowledge of inspection techniques and Fuels Service and Management Processes, comparable to Air Force Specialty 2F0X1 or Sister Service equivalent fuels experience. 4. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices and procedures. 5. Ability to gather, analyze and present facts. 6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. 7. Knowledge and understanding of basic computer software (e.g., power point, word processing, excel). PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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