SUPV QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC (METROLOGY) - Strategic Systems Programs Office

Summary You will serve as a SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (METROLOGY) in the Metrology Management Division, Technical Department of STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY PACIFIC. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. Responsibilities You will assign work to match personnel capabilities and qualifications with project scope, completion timeframe, general requirements, budgetary and technical constraints, policies, and project goals. You will monitor work progress to identify adherence to schedule issues, adherence to technical requirements, and compliance with policy. You will develop and champion innovative ideas to improve the organization and create an environment that fosters innovation. You will manage the performance and productivity of employees through clear and specific job objectives and expectations, constructive feedback, timely and appropriate rewards and recognition, and accurate performance evaluations. You will develop and direct a formal, multi-faceted quality assurance program to evaluate the calibration services and products provided by laboratory contractor operations within a multi-million dollar calibration program. You will ensure that quality services are provided to all laboratory customers in a timely manner and as delineated by current contract, directing and improving work-flow management as necessary. You will provide technical direction for planning, budgeting, documenting and executing operations necessary to sustain an effective SWFPAC metrology program. You will serve as the senior metrology expert providing technical consultation to senior management executives at SSP headquarters, conducting special studies and analysis, making recommendations on their behalf. You will review and approve procurement of major test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment . You will manage the TRIDENT Exchange Pool. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-2 pay band or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning and executing quality audits or surveillances of calibration or metrology operations; analyzing quality data and developing strategies to avert or mitigate product defects or unsatisfactory trends; and monitoring adherence to quality plans and requirements for test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment and systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series IOR: Quality Assurance Series 1910 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires rotating shift work. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.