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 a Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) concerning fuels support and supply support provided under the Base Supply contract.
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, Series 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector) which includes specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas . Examples of specialized experience includes reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education with a major study -- quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position leading to such a degree OR LL.M, if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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. Knowledge of fuels management policies, procedures, programs and functions to evaluate contractor performance. 2. Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices and procedures, sampling methods/techniques, procurement procedures and policy. 3. Knowledge of inspection techniques and Fuels Service and Management processes. 4. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Ability to gather, analyzes, and presents facts. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. 6. 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.
The employee independently plans, develops, organizes, administers, evaluates, and coordinates an extensive comprehensive acquisition quality assurance program over multiple shifts, 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 Service and Management contract control & analysis of fuels support The employee develops, organizes, administers, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive Fuels Service and Management quality assurance program for the installation, including tenant activities if appropriate, designed to ensure that contractors involved in the Fuels Service and Management, operator's maintenance of fuels vehicles, equipment and fuels facilities meet their responsibilities for quality The employee 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, assurance of ground, cryogenic and aviation fuels adhere to quality plans and requirement to meet their responsibilities for product quality Coordinates issues pertaining to the assigned quality assurance program area for designated installations, including tenant activities if appropriate