Department of the Navy

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Mayport, Florida Full time

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Mayport, Florida

Salary Range: $74678 - $116362 Per Year

Job Summary: You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST in the QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC.

Major Duties:

  • You will use comprehensive knowledge of quality standards to develop surveillance/audit checklists to be used to audit ship repair contractors Quality Management System (QMS).
  • You will apply comprehensive knowledge of quality standard principles and conduct surveillance/audits of ship repair contractors QMS using attribute checklists.
  • You will use writing skills to conduct a post audit surveillance/audit report detailing findings for senior management review.
  • You will apply reading comprehension skills to review and approve contractor generated procedures and inspection plans.
  • You will apply oral communication skills to interface with a variety of management personnel from both government and contractor.
  • You will apply knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to develop various reports, track corrective actions taken as a result of surveillances/audits, and brief senior management on results of surveillances/audits.
  • You will use comprehensive knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) to develop surveillance/audit checklists to be used to conduct surveillance/audits of various Southeast Regional Maintenance Center departments.

Qualifications: GS-12: To qualify for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing and implementing the latest developments in Quality Assurance requirements by review of technical directives. Experience planning, developing, organizing, administering, evaluating, and maintaining a comprehensive Contract Administration Quality Assurance Program (CAQAP) for conformity to contract requirements. Experience developing evaluation plans, conducting evaluations relative to the prevention of quality problems, and taking action to determine the cause of reported problems. Experience scheduling and conducting all internal audits required by the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Experience developing policy instructions and directives for the program. GS-11: To qualify for the QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience coordinating on-site reviews of the contractor's quality programs for compliance with appropriate contract and specification requirements. Experience negotiating and coordinating complex issues pertaining to Quality Assurance for manufacture and repair of complex components and systems. Experience reviewing work specifications for approval and full contractual compliance for quality, technical, and contract documents. Experience receiving, reviewing, and approving various quality assurance documents, contractor instructions, plans, and procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series or https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-13