QA Specialist - ASL

Ahtna, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to manage daily quality operations and ensure compliance with project standards. The role involves overseeing QA inspectors, maintaining records, and effective communication with project teams. This is a telecommute position within commuting distance to Los Angeles County, with a salary range of $60,000-$85,000/year.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of construction or disaster recovery experience.
• Proficiency in document production software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA operations and coordinate with contractors.
• Maintain QA records and communicate standards.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Self-motivated

Accuracy

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is a position that oversees the daily quality operations and ensures that processes comply with project and stakeholder standards. Oversee a crew of five QA inspectors, coordinate with cleanup contractors and USACE leadership in assigning staff to work areas, collate reporting, identify any deficiencies in contractor performance related to cleanup operations, and notify the QA Supervisor. Review draft daily reports and finalize drafts for submittal to the QA Supervisor for finalizing. Attend daily project status meetings with contractors and USACE staff.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$85,000/year.

*Please Note: This position is contingent upon a contract award. We will not be actively responding to applicants until there is a need to move forward with this position.

This project is expected to start June 8th and run through December 31st.

This is a telecommute position within commuting distance to Los Angeles County (Pacific Palisades-SoCal Wildfire Cleanup).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with QA Inspectors, including maintaining inspection schedule, monitoring performance, and quality control.
• Maintain accurate QA records, logs, and reports.
• Effectively communicate the internal document standards and client requirements to the various project team members using our document review procedures. Additional QA communication with staff is encouraged through staff training sessions, email communications, and individual coaching, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of construction or disaster recovery/site assessment/inspection/debris removal/remediation/oversight experience
• Proficiency in document production software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat)
• Demonstrated understanding of industry and internal standards for document editing and specific client requirements for document submittals
• A strong understanding of technical/scientific planning and reporting document requirements with regard to document structure, formatting, proper citation and referencing methodologies, and data presentation within the environmental industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification and training in technical editing and document management-related disciplines
• USACE Construction Quality Management Training
• Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies:

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely according to strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Flexible - Ability to adjust to a dynamic workflow and reprioritize as project demands change.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment, and other related components.
• Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 8 hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, such as small electrical components, equipment, and other materials

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoors and outdoors may be subject to changes in temperature and noise levels.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as business needs dictate

Qualifications

Skills

Required

MS Office

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

5 years:

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of construction or disaster recovery/site assessment/inspection/debris removal/remediation/oversight experience• Demonstrated understanding of industry and internal standards for document editing and specific client requirements for document submittals• A strong understanding of technical/scientific planning and reporting document requirements with regard to document structure, formatting, proper citation and referencing methodologies, and data presentation

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