Job Listing: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Fresno, CA

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.  We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies.  Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, California and your community!

The California National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal appointment.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  ALL SOURCES. Military grade of E7 though E8.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/Advanced in hiring rate based on Superior Qualifications IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.  

Major Duties

THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION
The purpose of this position is to participate with maintenance management officials and other maintenance functions in developing plans and procedures for assuring quality and reliability of products. The incumbent performs management and compliance reviews over a wide range of specializations within the maintenance complex, conducts quality verification inspection of aircraft and engines to assure quality and acceptability standards have been met, provides technical guidance, expertise, interpretation and authoritative reference on methods, techniques and procedures and develops methods for cost reduction programs.
Travel Required: Infrequent/Rare.
SUBJECT to NIGHT and/or ROTATING SHIFTS.

How to Apply

Please DO NOT send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the  California National Guard Human Resources Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed cover letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

We can only accept applications through www.usajobs.com .

OR

By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf

To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:

1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and
2.      Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

Use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
 
Option A:  Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:

•         You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed – and your résumé is not attached – until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your résumé.

•         You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

•         You must complete the entire process by the closing date -- Tuesday, April 08, 2008

ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSE AT 12:00 A.M. (MIDNIGHT) EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

•         To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received, follow these steps:

1.      Go to  www.applicationmanager.org <http://www.applicationmanager.org/and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.

2.      Click the radio button for this Vacancy Identification Number: PS180626. Click Select a Vacancy.

3.      Verify that all of your documents appear on the table with a status of Processed.

•         You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.  (When you want to return, go to https://www.hr-services.org/usasonlineapp/usasonlineapp.aspx and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.)

•         If you Submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.  Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
 
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, choose one of these options:

•         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.

•         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.

Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire.

If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

•         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

•         Agency Contact
           California National Guard
           Staffing Section
           (916) 854-3350
            Vacancy ID:
            PS180626    

To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, transcript(s), the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:

• Current Resume
• Transcripts (if applicable)

Contact Information:
Kristin M. Nakagaki

Phone: (916)854-3350

Fax: (916)854-3439

Email: NGCAHRJOBSTECH@ca.ngb.army.mil


Or write:
California National Guard
DO NOT SEND MAIL
PLEASE APPLY ON-LINE
XXXXX, CA 00000

USA

Fax: (916)854-3439


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

PS180626
Title of Job

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)
Biographic Data

E-Mail Address


Lowest Grade


09
Occupational Specialties


001 Quality Assurance Specialist
Geographic Availability


00002 Fresno, CA
Occupational/Assessment Questions:

For each task in the following group, choose response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- Yes.
B- No.

1. Are you a military member or eligible to immediately enlist as a military member?

2. Do you possess the military grade E-7 through E-8?

3. Do you possess experience, education or training  which demonstrates skill to present technical information verbally or in written form; skill to collect and analyze data; skill to apply guideline material by reading and interpreting technical material and skill in dealing with other in a work relationship?

4. Do you possess 24 months specialized experience with established principles, techniques and accepted practices of quality assurance work; including the application of statistical sampling techniques sufficient to perform assignments of moderate scope and complexity; experience that has provided well grounded practice and theory in the area of specialization with enough experience to operate in any job that is commonly done, using this expertise on the basis of judgment and initiative, without need for special advice; experience in the preparation of technical reports on quality levels to identify specific problem areas and to recommend corrective action and experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments and involved interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field?