QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T58017P1 and is part of the IL 126, National Guard.

As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-1910-11, you will serve as the single point of contact for interface between the Training Devices (TDs)/Systems contractor, major command (MAJCOM) functional managers, Administrative Contract Office (ACO), functional users and base support organizations. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Manages overall surveillance of the contractor's work performance through personal inspections and engaging assigned Quality Assurance Specialists. Oversees and participates in the Development of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and periodically ensures its currency. Coordinates changes with the ACO, functional users, and command managers. Incumbent receives, reviews, and validates the contractor's certificate of services. Reviews reports of inspections and discrepancy reports and resolves conflicts between Air Force and Contractor personnel. Acts as final authority (at unit level) on what constitutes a mission impact in determining contract compliance with the simulator availability rate. Ensures the provision of required government-furnished services to the contractor through requests and coordination work with other base support activities such as, Civil Engineering, Safety, Security Police, Supply, etc. Manages assigned Operations and Maintenance expenditures, develops and coordinates additional funding requirements, and submits follow-on requirements to the resource manager. Reviews, validates, and authorizes government-furnished supplies and equipment stock levels and repairs. Meets with wing and squadron training personnel to determine TD monthly training schedules. Coordinates efforts to minimize the impacts of simulator limitations on formal and continuation training programs. Plans, schedules, coordinates, supports and controls the on-site activities of outside agencies in conducting simulation test and evaluation, inspection, and Simulator Certification (SIMCERT) of assigned TDs. Attends simulator configuration working group (SCWG) meetings to stay informed of changes in tactics, training, and aircraft equipment requirements. Provides briefing to local and higher management officials on the status of TD operations. Serves as member/evaluator for pre-award survey teams and acquisition/modification source selections relating to simulator complexes.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program. https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/2021-09/PPP%20Handbook%20-%20Nov%202019.pdf This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1). May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. PCS expenses may be authorized.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.