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Duties * Responsible for developing and implementing Performance Management Assessment Program (PMAP) as a Maintenance Operation Instructions (MOI) based on the contract, logistics support statement of work (SOW) and other applicable directives. * Responsible for conducting evaluations of contractor in accordance with required Air Force Instructions. * Maintains quality insurance inspection log and works with contractor to resolve problem areas, discusses procedures and reviews documented discrepancies. * Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * Leave accrual may be authorized upon request * Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. * Must be able to obtain a valid driver's license to operate GOV to perform inspection of contractor operations. * Required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance. * Must attend and complete required training and maintain required certifications. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. * Position may be subject to recall to duty to resolve problems 24 hours a day to include weekends/holidays. * May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty and flexible hours to include weekends/holidays/nights to ensure surveillance of all contractor performed operations. * A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment. Qualifications Conditions of Employment cont. * This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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, Quality Assurance Series, 1910 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. 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. Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of Quality Assurance Program requirements oversee in civilian contractor work and performance in aircraft maintenance facilities. Knowledge of established procedures and techniques for quality assurance and skill in applying established quality control plans and methods to operations concerned with the aircraft maintenance functions. Knowledge and experience in aircraft transient alter functions/or broad experience in aircraft mechanicand/maintenance requirements. Knowledge of conventional fact finding or investigative techniques, and skill to develop, analyze, and evaluate facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends and to prepare documented reports of findings. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: * Knowledge of conventional fact finding or investigative techniques associated with Quality Control or Quality Assurance programs. * Knowledge of contract terminology and requirements associated with fixed wing aircraft and aircraft systems maintenance/operations programs and operations, sufficient to evaluate contactor compliance and proficiency. * Knowledge of the rules and regulations that govern Employee/Labor Management Relations in the Federal Government. * Skill in reading and interpreting technical orders, manuals, commercial manuals and directives related to aircraft maintenance. * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.