Total 17 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Eielson AFB, Alaska

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a radar environment using instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. To provide non-radar approach control services in allocated airspace, in the event of radar outages.

• Directs movement of aircraft in flight and on the ground as displayed on radar indicator or pilot reported
• Operates communication and display equipment and provides emergency assistance to aircraft
• Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel
• Maintains certification requirements

• Observes, documents, and evaluates carrier and contractor performance. Inspects contractor's performance at owner's residence and at warehouse during packing, crating, loading, shipping, unloading, uncrating and unpacking.
• Counsels members regarding policies and procedures for the proper preparation of personal property for shipment and/or storage, including specialized items, to domestic and overseas locations.
• Prepares documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems. Observes, documents, and evaluates performance of contractor on packing, containerization, and local drayage of personal property.
• Provides oversight of the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) contract. Serves as a Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), functionally qualified to ensure the Air Force receives quality contractor performed services and pays only for acceptable services received.

As a ASOC Interface & Procedural Control Instructor, GS-2101-11 you will:

Perform the full range of WG-5823-10 duties and responsibilities. Possess the knowledge and skills found at the journey level as well as those required for planning, accomplishing, and maintaining a functional shop maintenance program.

Plan and lay out work to be accomplished in the shop, which is then completed by the incumbent and lower graded mechanic(s). Independently determine appropriate maintenance procedures such as how and when the work should be accomplished. Estimate manpower, equipment and material requirements. Devise and maintain all program plans and records, skilled in surveillance and troubleshooting techniques, and is able to determine maintenance/repair procedures needed without benefit of technical supervisory guidance. Plan, organize and direct shop maintenance programs/procedures under general supervision. Determine approach, methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner.

May provide recommendations and input to the supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals, awards, position descriptions changes, disciplinary actions, leave, etc. Implement safety regulatory requirements. Ensure that other workers in the shop wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE (HCO)DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE FRONT OFFICE COS

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Serves as a lead or principal team member in planning, organizing, and directing team efforts in conducting individual studies of major programs to develop the annual assessment plans, schedule, and implement internal control standard operating procedures. Prepares and assists in developing new assessment guide that contains detailed assessment methodologies and project milestones designed to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies/procedures, effectiveness of internal control, and management of risks in human capital programs. Meets with top-level managers and executives within the Service to define risks challenges to programs and socialize annual assessment plan/schedule. May provide technical oversight, direction, training, and guidance to lower graded team members and managers in serviced organizations.
• Plans and carries out independent assessments to manage HCO compliance and risk management program to reduce risk and improve compliance within the operations. Performs comprehensive reviews, process mapping and execute program analyses to evaluate and assess program/project effectiveness and provide recommendations to rectifies significant and high-risk areas, potential program issues and problems. Identifies actual or potential performance problems, emerging patterns, and new developments.
• Researches applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures on human capital programs operations. Identifies and responding to risks and assessing the effectiveness of the system of internal controls in human capital programs. Gathers and documents sufficient, competent, and relevant information and data to provide the basis for assessment conclusions. Develops and employs innovative analytical techniques to assess the efficiency, effectiveness of human capital program operations.
• Conducts root-cause analysis on the observations of non-compliance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures and ineffective program operations. Conducts independent quality review of comprehensive assessment reports to ensure conclusions reached are fully supported by evidence collected and analysis performed.
• Prepares written internal comprehensive assessment reports and/or conduct verbal briefings for top-level managers and executives within HCO and across the IRS that clearly and concisely communicate the issues and program improvements identified in the assessment and includes recommendations that influences program decisions and/or improve business entity's processes and controls which persuade HCO to implement the recommendations from the audit results and assessment.

The Front Line Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment. Manages and monitors individual and unit, group, or team performance standards with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives by providing feedback, acknowledging achievement, and addressing performance deficiencies. Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to make all decisions and take action in the assigned program areas, subject to the manager's administrative review. Higher-level management reviews performance periodically by utilizing/reviewing work products, status reports, and organizational measures in place to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and overall alignment with the Flight Standards Service.

Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level creating appropriate expectations for achieving intended results. Managerial duties include planning, organizing, setting priorities; assigning and allocating work for a unit, group, or team; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Defines/redefines priorities as needed while meeting changing demands. Delegates the work that is appropriate for others under their direct supervision. Identifies relevant stakeholders associated with the work of the unit or branch and engages to receive feedback on unit performance, relationships and individual well-being. Creates partnerships exemplified by mutual respect, productive conflict, and effective action taking to address service issues. Encourages teamwork within the unit or branch exemplified by ensuring individuals are working with others beyond their area of expertise, specialty or job role to collect and consider other views and perspectives.

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the directed work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Faces challenges or barriers, taking time to consider and discuss a range of relevant views from direct reports, peers and others. Takes actions to address impediments to success for individuals, unit, or team. Creates, communicates and reinforces clarity of direction for individuals. Views questions from direct reports as opportunities to clarify direction, learn, and grow. Builds and maintains external stakeholder trust and confidence. Works collaboratively to resource and achieve critical priorities effectively across functions and cultures. Works collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers in designing and providing a sound business case to next-level manager for fiscal and human resource needs that support individual direct reports and the unit, group, or team, aligning with the expectations of Flight Standards (FS).

Contributes views, perspective, and experience as a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team. Anticipates changes that affect organizational vision, and assists in developing new policies and procedures. Develops strategies to implement organizational change. Demonstrates a positive attitude to achieving results, quickly recovering from setbacks, and learning from experience. Models creative thinking and innovation. Selects or recommends selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit. Ensures direct reports are competent in their role and range of responsibility. Provides guidance and mentoring to enhance employee’s knowledge and ability. Provides coaching for development and uses influence to support employee performance and growth while providing effective feedback.

Responsible for the total airworthiness of Aero Club aircraft. Plans, organizes and directs task as required. Assures task are completed within the require time frames and reviews the work of aircraft mechanics to ensure completion. Troubleshoots and determines when the nature and scope of repair can be handled personally or should involve other mechanics; and coordinates their work as necessary. Serves as the technical authority to advise on, examine, and approve all airframe, mechanical, electrical, and hydralic repairs to Aero Club aircraft. As necessary, grounds the aircraft when the severity of a malfunction warrants, and may be responsible for releasing the aircraft to service after repairs are completed.Performs aircraft inspections including pre-flight, post-flight, phase, and other scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Tests and checks or oversees such actions by others, with test equipment and standards. Uses all tools of the trade, test equipment, test stands, power sources, cockpit instruments, gauges, and controls in performing assigned duties. Checks all functional and support systems, assess pilot comments, operates the engine(s), and may taxi aircraft. Inspects major system components and parts for defects, serviceability, and proper installation using technical manual and following appropriate inspection procedures. Conducts functional and operational tests and repairs/modifications to ensure proper operation. Attends pre-inspection meetings and coordinates with other functional representatives and offices to insure that scheduled inspections are complete.Diagnoses and identifies probable locations of malfunctions from the cockpit during engine run-up. Progressively engages or turns on all systems operated by cockpit controls. Reads data and settings from cockpit and instruments and gauges, referring to technical manuals, procedures, schematics, and other technical guidelines. Notes functioning and directs or makes adjustments and repairs that are required. Debriefs pilots to determine in-flight malfunctions and trouble shoots systems to correct defects. May taxi aircraft during run-up. Initiates requests for unscheduled tools, equipment, and materials identified during preparation for flight. Maintain records of maintenance inspections performed on assigned aircraft as required. Inspects maintenance record entries made by aircraft mechanics to ensure records are accurate and timely. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follows federal and State rules when storing, using, handling, labeling and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Performs clean-up duties such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, straightening, and lining u tools in the assigned area. Instructs Airframe and Powerplant School. Instructs a complete airframe and powerplant certification course. Develops lesson plans based on course requirements. Evaluates student progress. Administers oral and practical exams to students in accordance with FAA guidelines leading to A&P certification.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12610815

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic flow.

• Controls military and civilian aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in a control tower environment
• Observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages
• Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel
• Maintains certification requirements

• Analyzing, developing, and evaluating detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the implementation of the Air Base Wing's Joint Integrated Defense Plan.
• Serves as the Air Base Wing's Integrator on matters involving Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP).
• Manages C-SUAS program for the 633d ABW.
• Conducts long-term planning, workload management, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of operations for the C-SUAS program.
• Serves as one of the Wing's Exercise Planning Specialist for Joint-Base Exercise Planning and Execution

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.

• Laboratory Quality Control Specialist: Grades GS-11 through GS-12

• Coordinate the shipment of biological specimens to include special and hazardous items.
• Ensure proper packaging and adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Review customer requests for various shipments of hazardous, temperature sensitive, fragile, oversized, heavy haul, urgent, or other freight not covered by standing route orders.
• Arrange for complete routings to handle shipments with urgent delivery dates, or shipments to isolated origin or destination points that cannot be transported through normal channels.
• Conduct quality reviews according to procedural criteria established in quality review plans for determining adherence to standards outlined for clinical laboratory practices.
• Provide advice and consultation to functions performing biological or other scientific assessments concerning compliance with quality management systems, programs, regulatory guidelines, and standards.
• Improve control elements of the quality management program and quality laboratory quality management systems, including internal audit program, corrective and preventive actions, quality planning, document control, record management, support equipment calibration, staff training and data management functions.
• Ensure that the laboratory maintains appropriate accreditations.
• Serve as the laboratory's primary liaison for audits, review committees, or third-party inquiries.

• Plans, develops, organizes, administers, and evaluates a comprehensive surveillance program.
• Oversees quality systems, regulatory requirements, and implementation of operational strategy.
• Participates in special projects and performs special assignments related to programs and systems.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required and coordinates the preparation, presentation of work-related information.

As a Joint Interface Control Analyst, GS-0301-12, you will apply broad and expansive knowledge and education of military, civil, and data link capabilities in support of AOC operations. Responsible to the CONR JICO in the daily execution and personnel training of the multi-TDL operation in and around the CONUS which includes working with all U.S. and Canadian military services. Responsible for conducting the continued planning, re-planning and problem resolution to establish, execute, and maintain an effective long-term CONR data link architecture and OPTASKLINK in the face of technology change, increasing amount of data link assets, and increasingly complex operational interoperability issues. Responsible to maintain an understanding of the various weapon systems' data link capabilities and limiting factors with regards to protocols, bandwidth, and message implementation. Responsible to maintain functional knowledge of AOC command and control (C2) equipment in the nee cell and HCC equipment room. This includes operations, test and training with regards to appropriate message filters, network data load, crypto, assigned frequency, and network timing. Responsible to act as the watch officer responsible for the daily operation of the nee and for providing an accurate single integrated air picture (SIAP) to all network participants in and around the CONUS to maintainairspace control and safety of flight for operational and training assets. Authorizes and directs real-time changes to OPTASKLINK parameters to include data load, crypto, frequency, time slots, or network timing to trouble shoot and deconflict multi-TDL operations, test and training across the area of operation. Responsible to execute the JICO duties in the absence of the CONR JICO. Responsible to identify the TDL current and future information exchange requirements for the various systems missions tasked by our leadership.

As a Theater Aerospace Operations Command and Control Officer, GS-2101-12, you will administer refresher and advanced training to ANG military AOC weapons systems positional specialists. Instructs rated pilots, navigators, air battle managers, space operations specialists, and other AOC assigned personnel in advanced aerospace operations applications using current AOC systems of record. Instructs and evaluates all AOC specialists to become instructors. Instructs such personnel to function within established joint doctrinal principles to plan and prosecute theater-level joint operations. Monitors progress during training and advises when AOC personnel are ready for positional certification.

• Works under general supervision of Resident Engineer.
• Determines whether all materials and equipment to be incorporated into finished job meet plans and specifications.
• Ensures proper installation and workmanship, safety requirements, adherence to progress schedules, etc.
• Reviews contractor's shop drawing details to ascertain adherence of the proposed work to contract requirements.
• Work is primarily with solution of technical problems, controversial interpretation of design and/or installation details, proposed contract changes, and progress and payment estimate matters.
• Reviews pre-bid plans and specifications for Biddability/ Constructability/Operability (BCO) on assigned contracts to determine practicality from a construction standpoint.
• Evaluates contractors' price proposals for additional work to be performed under the original contract and payment estimate items for consistency with actual job-site status of work.
• Inspects on-the-job construction progress to ensure that the contractor is maintaining satisfactory progress.

• Serves as a team leader for a quality assurance team, assigning work, providing feedback, checking progress, arranging training for team members, and providing input to supervisor.
• Reviews contracts to identify specification requirements needed from contractors.
• Communicates with contractors to ensure contractual compliance of contractor processes.
• Assesses contractor/subcontractor/vendor quality assurance controls; then adjusts product audits.
• Creates risk management program to mitigate the Governments risk by analyzing data/contractual requirements, preparing surveillance plans, and addressing specific customer/Organizational requirements.
• Evaluates supplier quality systems using data validation, post-award first article meetings, and suppliers test reports, then recommends dis/approval to contracting officers.
• Evaluates suppliers responses to quality issues and requests corrections.
• Retains relevant data, correspondence, audits, etc.

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide visual flight rules (VFR) air traffic control services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the controlled movement area of the airfield, providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

• Controls military and civilian aircraft in a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) control tower environment
• Observes and reports airport advisories, critical weather information, and equipment outages
• Provides instruction and assistance to air traffic control personnel
• Maintains certification requirements