- Responsible for implementing the overall Quality Program for a diversity of products and services in support of U.S. Government acquisition at one or more supplier?s facilities.
- Performs as a functional specialist and is responsible for identifying, understanding, proofing, measuring, and analyzing contractor production process capability; and for promoting continuous improvement.
- Develops and implements a surveillance plan which begins with clear objectives supported by a master schedule that includes identification of contractor and sub-contractor production needs.
- Assures the proper flow-down of contract requirements, across multiple disciplines, by validating that the contractor has a prescribed method for properly extracting and translating these requirements into the appropriate inspection media.
- Independently performs audits/surveillance of contractor?s processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data at selected performance measurement points to aid in determining the capability, including strengths and weaknesses, of any given process or sub-process.
- Prepares team reports and briefing charts as required by the Team Leader, or by regulations from DCMA headquarters, or from other DoD agencies.
- Provides recommendations on the appropriate levels of surveillance based on risk. Collects and analyzes data on customer tasks and, when warranted, discusses changes with the customer.
Job family (Series)
1910 Quality Assurance
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- A medical exam along with immunizations screening is required.
- Must file an annual financial statement.
- This is a Defense Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level II with Production, Quality and manufacturing within 24 months of entrance on duty.
- Passport and VISA are required.
Qualifications
Who May Apply:- Current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Employee
- Current Department of Defense Employee within the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics(AT&L) and it's successor organizations to include Acquisition & Sustainment (A&S) and Research & Engineering (R&E) Workforce who are outside of the Military Components
- Veterans and Preference Eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligible
- Military Spouse Preference for Overseas Employment
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Eligible
Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-11). Specialized experience is defined as: Experience to apply and evaluate fixed wing Aircraft Quality Assurance production concepts, methods & process reviews to determine manufacturing processes and product conformance; product examination experience to identify nonconforming materials and processes and background with Critical Safety items and Flight Critical Safety processes.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Contract Administration
- Leadership
- Oral Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Systems Evaluation
Time-in- Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf.- Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) is not applicable to this location as contracted housing is provided.
- Incumbent will be eligible for Post Allowance and Post Differential.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized.
- Relocation/Retention Incentive will not be authorized.
- Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Tour of Duty: Full-Time .
- FLSA: Exempt
- Bargaining Unit: Yes
- May require overtime work.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- On this overseas accompanied tour, medical and DoDDS special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 select table of contents DSSR and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V1250.pdf
- On this overseas accompanied tour, medical and DoDDS special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position.
- U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- Candidates initially selected from the U.S. may be eligible for certain foreign area benefits.
- In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage.
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19 at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf
- Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
- U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
- If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12
- If an employee brings a family member to an overseas location who requires medical or dental care, then the employee will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
- Pay retention may be offered to successful applicants for positions at overseas locations. For this provision to apply to employees already overseas, the selected individual would have to require a permanent change of station move and would have to be selected as a result of a recruitment effort that had been extended outside of the overseas command involved.
- Selectees initially recruited from the United States may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. (Subject to approval)
- Selectees recruited outside the U.S. will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire. Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR): http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V1250.pdf
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must shoue the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
TAICHUNG, TAIWAN:
- Department of State (DOS) requires a thorough medical clearance examination with various vaccinations (vaccinations may include Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Influenza/Diphtheria/Pertussis, Measles/Mumps. Rubella, Pneumococcal, Polio and Varicella). Family members must also pass a medical clearance examination. The agency does not cover the cost of the medical clearance examination for family members.
- Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) Training is a mandatory Dept. of State (DOS) 5 day training course for employees who travel overseas. Once completed the certification is valid for 5 years.
Housing: American Institute of Taiwan (AIT) contracted housing is provided; typical housing is a fully furnished and size will depend on family size and grade. Please be aware that storage is not provided for you in Taiwan. Electrical Outlets are 110 - 120 volt the same as U.S. and Canada. All appliances and electronics should function in Taiwan as they did in the United States.
Vehicles: Shipping of POV is authorized into Taiwan. There are requirements for your vehicle you should know which can be obtained through the AIT. Used cars can be purchased locally from departing AIT employees. Please be aware that minimal downtime between receipt of your vehicle to actually driving it is approximately 5 weeks.
Schools: School information will also be provided to you in the welcome packet from AIT. There are schools for Americans in the Taichung area, but please be aware there are admitting procedures and admittance into a school is not guaranteed.
Medical: Medical facilities are available at AIT and if a situation happens that the clinic cannot be used you will be referred to an off-post facility. It is highly suggested you retain medical insurance that can be used in the overseas environment to defray out of pocket expenses.- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees..
- All selections under an announcement must be made within 6 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information.
- For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.- The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at: www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
- In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required Documents
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph, hypertext/hyperlinks, or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- You MUST submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. These documents may include, but are not limited to: For current employment verification, SF-50, DD3434 or other federal agencies official "Notification of Personnel Action" equivalent (Note: SF-52 or agencies "Request for Personnel Action" is not acceptable); For MSP claims PCS orders and marriage certificate; For verification of Veteran status, DD214 (which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter and/or Activation/Deactivation orders.
- Time-in-Grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) OR certification document** OR a copy of your retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) upon issuance.
Future Separation from the Military*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) OR certification document** OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). You will be required to provide your DD Form 214(Member 4 Copy) upon issuance.
*Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed unless on terminal leave or already separated from the armed forces.
** The "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. The Statement of Service must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge, Character of Service (i.e. honorable), and, if applicable, when your terminal leave will begin.
NOTE: Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.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.
Benefits
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. Learn more about federal benefits.
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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.
Duties
Summary
About the Position:
This is a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) position within DCMA International Command, DCMA Pacific (Singapore), Technical Group, Technical Team at Taichung, Taiwan
TOUR LENGTH: 2-years accompanied or unaccompanied
This is a Dept. of State (DOS) Chief of Mission location, as such the incumbent and family members are required to pass a medical clearance examination. The Agency "does not" cover the cost of medical examinations of family members.
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Responsibilities
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Business travel required 10% of the time.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
12
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