QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

NYC Department of Social Services; All (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented inspector to ensure compliance with purchase specifications. This role involves inspecting a wide range of supplies and materials, supervising a team, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Join a diverse workforce committed to inclusivity and make a significant impact in public service. If you are passionate about quality assurance and procurement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in purchasing or inspecting supplies.
• High school diploma or a baccalaureate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect various supplies and materials for compliance with specifications.
• Supervise Quality Assurance Specialists and prepare reports.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Meet Deadlines

Education

High School Diploma

Baccalaureate Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Under general supervision, determines acceptability of various supplies, materials, and services, to ensure that purchase or contract specifications are fulfilled; performs related work. The following are typical assignment levels within this class of positions.

1. Inspect supplies and materials such as paints, linoleum, hose, sand, brick, wire, shades, hardware and tools, plumbing, electrical machine shop, building and cleaning supplies, furnishings, furniture, lumber and wood related products, metals, equipment, foods, drugs, chemicals, fuel, textiles, printing, stationary and other sundry items as to quantity, quality, condition, size, packaging to ensure compliance with specifications.
2. Select samples for laboratory testing and may transport such to the laboratory. Evaluates and acts of findings.
3. Witness or make required tests and measurements.
4. Inspect materials damaged in transit.
5. Prepare required reports.
6. Perform similar inspections of items or services unrelated to those described above.
7. In temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.
8. Supervise one or more Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) L01, engaged in determining acceptability of various supplies and materials; reviews and evaluates inspection reports of subordinates; trains new QAS; writes reports as necessary.
9. Perform more difficult, complex or extensive assignments; conducts plant inspections of vendors to ensure that they are able to meet contact specifications; make reinspections as necessary; attends pre-bid conferences; reviews laboratory reports and evaluates substitutes submitted as equal to standard products; confers with department officials, procurement personnel, and representatives of manufacturers and vendors; may prepare extensive and complex analytical reports regarding purchasing, inspecting, warehousing or related activities.
10. Perform more complex inspections, transportation service evaluations and routing.
11. Act as principal assistant to an Associate QAS.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience purchasing or inspecting, for the purpose of ensuring adherence to purchase or contract specifications, supplies, materials and/or products such as: paints, linoleum, hoses, sand, brick, wire, shades, hardware and tools; plumbing, electrical machine shop, building and cleaning supplies; furnishings and furniture, lumber and wood related products; metals; equipment; foods, drugs, and chemicals; fuel; textiles; printing, stationary and other sundry items; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credits may be substituted for experience on the basis that 40 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate expertly and clearly, both written and verbal, with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to undertake complex tasks and meet tight deadlines.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.