SUPPLY QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Quality Assurance (QA) Evaluator for the Materiel Management Flight with responsibility for evaluating materiel management logistics programs and personnel. Serves as the Materiel Management Quality Assurance Evaluator. Evaluates unit logistics readiness procedures, including locally developed forms, publications, Operating Instructions, checklists, etc., for accuracy, intent, and necessity. Analyzes evaluation data and presents results to leadership in various formats. Highlights and identifies underlying causes of poor quality in logistics. Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of all materiel management logistics processes. Provides technical advice. The QA Evaluators will serve as the flight's primary technical advisory agency, assisting logistics readiness supervision at all levels to resolve quality problems, develop corrective action strategies, and enhance the overall quality of logistics processes. 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. 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 practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied federal and agency logistics. Knowledge of analytical and assessment methods and techniques to investigate issues or conduct studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and recommend improvements.-- Knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and assessment criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related 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 transcripts with your application. 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 a wide range of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to materiel management to include equipment management, asset management, repair cycle management, inventory control, and to evaluate logistics processes, procedural compliance, and equipment reliability. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and in formulating solutions to recognized problems. Ability to plan, organize, and direct QA evaluations as prescribed in Air Force Instructions. Ability to provide training/instruction as applicable to address deficiencies identified during the evaluation/inspection process. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 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. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 here 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.