Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-1910-13

Duties As a Quality Assurance Specialist (QA), the role of this position is to provide on-site technical oversight in accordance with established procedures in support of surface ship design and construction programs.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include: Coordinating and managing all test documents and procedures in support of ship system integrations as they relate to Hull, Mechanical and Electrical systems (HM&E); command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I); TEMPEST; and Navigation systems.
Exercising expert judgment and considerable ingenuity to monitor and track the Shipbuilder’s Test Evaluation and Management Plan (TEMP) strategies, development, and implementation process and procedures.
Functioning as a quality assurance and test representative for new construction, restrictive availability, repair, and regular overhauls of ships by the contractor when assigned.
Investigating areas where the contractor’s inspection system is suspected of being inadequate for the purpose of isolating the cause and makes recommendations for remedial action.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship is required.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications To qualify for the GS-13, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
Specialized experience includes: Interpreting contract requirements; covering policies and procedures of QA and Test Programs; C4I, TEMPEST, and Navigation system installation, testing and system integration; Investigative techniques and skill to develop, analyze, and evaluate reports relative to the quality of the QA and Test Programs Conducting quality assurance ad quality control practices and leading process improvement activities; Writing and preparing reports, developing presentations, and collecting data/information on quality issues for management on high level problem solving; Conducting studies and problem analyses with developing logical and documented recommendations.
National Service Experience (i.
e.
, volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education This position does not have a positive education requirement.
If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
See Required Documents section for detail.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made.
Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources.
Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.
See the required documents section of the announcement.
More than one (1) selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 60 days from the date the certificate was issued.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-820-0504.
Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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S.
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”.
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be referred for consideration.
The following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed to perform this job: Knowledge of shipyard capabilities including production, testing techniques, methods and procedures used during new ship construction, testing, trials, and delivery.
Knowledge of (technical and operational) of all shipboard systems and specific C4I, TEMPEST, and Navigation systems.
Knowledge of shipbuilding equipment, C4I, TEMPEST, and Navigation system components and product specifications and standards; production and process control methods; use of specialized inspection and test equipment and technologies; and skill in applying this knowledge to the evaluation and resolution of complex quality and test problems in the role of a consultant to operating activities.
Knowledge of (technical and operational) of all shipboard systems including C4I, HM&E and Navigation systems.
Knowledge to determine test readiness, as well as identify and facilitate resolution of issues, resolving the issues with minimum risks and impacts to cost, schedule, quality and technical performance.
Knowledge of organizational analysis principles, methods, practices, techniques and analytical methods used to assess the improvement of test and evaluation programs effectiveness and the improvement of processes and procedures.
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Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits”.
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1.
Your resume 2.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location.
If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.
To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position.
Please see ICTAP eligibility.
3.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50.
Please see here.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents.
A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents.
The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
The mailing address is COMMANDANT, ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Complete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by 11:59p.
m ET on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of qualifications.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you will be required to submit proof.
See Required Documents section for more detail regarding a complete application package.
High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact you or eliminate you from consideration.
If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214.
In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement.
The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin.
Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation.
Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date.
You must contact the Help Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 7:00 p.
m.
ET, excluding Federal holidays.
Agency contact information USCG Applicant Support Phone 866-656-6830 Fax 000-000-0000 Email mgshelp@monster.
com Address United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave SE STOP 7120 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging the receipt of your application.
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NOTE: Selectee(s) must be available to report to duty within 120 calendar days of the closing date of the announcement.
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Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.
S.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.
S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring.
These authorities are subject to change.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents 1.
Your resume 2.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location.
If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible.
To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position.
Please see ICTAP eligibility.
3.
OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information.
Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50.
Please see here.
All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents.
A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents.
The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
The mailing address is COMMANDANT, ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency U.
S.
Citizens.
Subject position(s) will be filled through Expedited Hire Authority.
All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration.
The "Rule of Three", Category Rating, Veterans Preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.