Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard Units is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) to support the Virginia Army National Guard AASF in a permanent vacancy. This federal position requires experience in supervising and administering QA programs for production or stock items and the ability to prepare technical reports.

Applicants must provide complete employment dates and hours per week when applicable; resumes should be concise per USACE/USAJOBS guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience with supervising, planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs.
• At least 12 months of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Experience with statistical sampling and preparation of technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Apply QA methods to ensure quality of products and processes.
• Prepare technical reports on quality levels and identify problem areas.
• Advise higher officials on quality assurance/verification matters.

Skills

Quality assurance

Statistical sampling

Technical reporting

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1065000 and is part of the VA AASF, National Guard.

Qualifications: NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E8/MSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E8/MSG), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E8/MSG) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience with work involving supervising, planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products required by the National Guard. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience involving principles, techniques and accepted practices of quality assurance work (i.e., the application of statistical sampling techniques sufficient to perform assignments or preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problems) Experience in the application and theory of specialization using applicable publications. Experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action. Experience serving as a quality assurance authority and consulting higher officials on quality assurance/verification matters.