QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32)

This position is located within the 147 AMX SQ located in Houston, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to establish and execute a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide the maintenance managers confidence that aircraft, aircraft systems, munitions, equipment, products or supporting processes conform to technical, safety, work load and customer requirements.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience Required

At least 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) with comprehensive knowledge of assigned aircraft and complex aircraft systems to include but not limited to electronic equipment and systems, manual and automatic flight controls, airframe, landing gear, pneudraulics, jet engine propulsion and associated systems, Aerospace Ground Equipment, Support equipment, and related test equipment. Knowledge of munitions storage methods, procedures, and techniques to determine storage location based on condition code, compatibility, and security requirements. Knowledge of the techniques, documentation, and equipment used in the examination, classification, and maintenance of munitions assets and their components. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the entire maintenance quality assurance program to include the full range of principles, concepts and methodology and the establishment of procedures for monitoring the quality of products in a maintenance environment. Broad knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures of related functional and administrative activities such as Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO), logistics maintenance support functions, contract administration and coordination of CLS or CFT, engineering disposition requests, maintenance production, procurement, supply support, munitions storage etc. and skill in effecting appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs and evaluations with these activities. Broad knowledge of the TCTO and QDR process and the interface/coordination with depot engineering and supply process. Thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program (MSEP). Broad knowledge of end items, systems, including quality characteristics and working knowledge of manufacturing methods, special processes and the interrelationship of various parts. Working knowledge of systems, subsystems and end item components and the functional relationships among components and subsystems, and test and measurement techniques. Broad knowledge of Higher Headquarters regulations and instructions, PDM work specifications, local directives including Quality Plans, Technical Orders, Military Specifications, and International Commercial Practices such as ISO 9000. Comprehensive knowledge of inspection and evaluation techniques, statistical methods, mathematics, production management, industrial management, and database management skills to perform root cause, deficiency, and trend analysis. Analyses are used to validate and update Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), frequency changes to Routine Inspection Lists (RILs), and recommendations for corrective maintenance practice action. Broad knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relating to aircraft maintenance, ground, explosive & flight safety, occupational health and environmental compliance. Ability to use this knowledge to develop an evaluation plan and prevention effort to minimize risk and prevent damage to equipment, structures, weapons systems, or injury to personnel. Skill in applying this knowledge to the identification of quality problems and resolving the difficult and complex work assignments. Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies. Ability to conduct technical reviews, analyze findings and develop recommendations for corrections or improvements in the quality assurance program. Ability to prepare technical reports on quality levels, to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action. Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral presentations. Skill and ability to work effectively in stressful situations and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels within the organization. Ability to plan and successfully complete individual projects and/or larger projects. Skill in using various computer and software applications to include but not limited to: word processing programs, spreadsheets, email services, databases and database management.

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A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

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A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience that may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: 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.

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.