QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Hickam AFB, Hawaii

Salary Range: $77964 - $101359 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T58017P1 and is part of the HI 154 OSS, National Guard. LOCATION: 154th Operations Support Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

Major Duties:

• SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the single point of contact for interface between the Training Devices (TDs)/Systems contractor, major command (MAJCOM) functional managers, Administrative Contract Office (ACO), functional users and base support organizations. The incumbent serves as the Project Officer (PO) and Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for the TD complex. Serves as flight and/or boom operator simulator facility manager. Manages overall surveillance of the contractor's work performance through personal inspections and engaging assigned Quality Assurance Specialists. Ensures the provision of required government-furnished services to the contractor through requests and coordination work with other base support activities such as, Civil Engineering, Safety, Security Police, Supply, etc. Meets with wing and squadron training personnel to determine TD monthly training schedules. Provides briefing to local and higher management officials on the status of TD operations. Serves as member/evaluator for pre-award survey teams and acquisition/modification source selections relating to simulator complexes. Reviews the QAR work activities engaged in inspecting and evaluating contractor's work performance. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (T58017P1) for the GS-11 position. All position descriptions can be obtained from the HRO.

Qualifications: If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test, and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs. Experience possessed by an expert in specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers. Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found. Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e., special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field. Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance designated at the State, using the Position Designation Tool. 2. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 3. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 4. May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments. 6. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1). OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. b. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted. c. The applicant's resume package may include military service experiences and/or civilian experiences; military and/or civilian performance reports; training certificates; and official college transcripts. d. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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). e. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. f. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. g. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. h. Qualified candidates in the second through sixth categories will be referred in order if there are no qualified applicants in the first through fifth categories. i. Security requirements. A technician is subject to the personnel security requirements in accordance with State and NGB Publications. In addition, prior to appointment, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law. Items checked include education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. IAW 5 CFR 302.203, the following, among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons: - Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct. - Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct. - Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment. - Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess. - Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the Government of the United States. - Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service. - Lack of United States Citizenship. j. Training/Certification requirements. All applicants for a position with designated developmental training requirements must be informed in advance that failure to complete the required certifications/course(s) will be cause for removal from the position. An example of required developmental training is proponent course(s) at the National Guard Professional Education Center. The HRO will require the applicant to submit a written statement to the effect that they understand they must either satisfactorily complete the appropriate certification/course(s) or corrective action will be taken. k. Medical/physical requirements IAW DoDI 6055.05-M, paragraph C1.3.3.1, all Federal Wage System (FWS) and identified General Schedule (GS) selectees, prior to appointment, will meet any medical standards or physical requirements designated for the position. l. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement. m. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12904409 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-18