Total 39 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Conducts an information program to elicit support and involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression. Secures client interest through emphasis of pertinent fire prevention topics and developing messages from actual fire incidents.

2. Performs regular and periodic fire protection inspections for all areas of the installation where the potential severity and expectancy for fire is high and involves hazards that are difficult to recognize and, once identified, require advanced or innovative methods to reduce or eliminate them.

3. Inspects, tests, and corrects deficiencies on a variety of fire protection systems, many of which are complex or designed for a specific operation or hazardous condition, (e.g., carbon dioxide cascade systems, halon total flood systems, heat rise detection systems, and interlock systems).

4. Reviews engineering plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, and extension of existing structures.

5. Develops and maintains a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities jackets on assigned facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

• Evaluate effectiveness for Fuels Management functions
• Observes, rates and evaluates receipt of incoming petroleum fuel and cryogenic product
• Monitors, evaluates, and rates the inventory and inspection of the storage/distribution system
• Observes, evaluates, and rates operator maintenance of the fuel storage and dispensing equipment
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations

• Conduct onsite assistance visits as clinical resource to staff to assess compliance with infection control policies and provide education, as necessary.
• Evaluate and design infection control interventions to meet requirements ensuring regulatory compliance at all levels to reduce the risk of infection to patients and health care personnel.
• Research and provide education regarding the complex issues surrounding the safe provision of health care for patients with blood borne pathogens/infectious diseases.
• Conduct risk assessments, incorporating local and regional geographical/population risks, as well as assessments for specific areas or situations.
• Evaluate and investigate incident reports about clinical disease processes, medical treatment, applicable laws and clinic program goals and practices.

(1) Inspects a variety of armament materiel such as towed and self-propelled artillery, tank turrets and weapons, small arms, chemical weapons and similar materiel as well as optical and fire control equipment. Uses a wide variety of test and diagnostic equipment such as borescopes, pullover gauges, nitrogen pressure gauge, and other tools and tests used in inspection of armament to determine extent of repairs required and assure that repairs or modifications meet quality assurance standards.

(2) Inspects equipment received for maintenance to determine repairs needed and parts required or to determine if Modification Work Orders (MWO) have been applied. Inspects new and old equipment removed from storage or before issue to units to ensure equipment is operating properly. Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed.

(3) Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair cost exceeds the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs

(4) Inspects the full range of equipment as described above at remote worksites in support of field organizations, field units during field exercise training periods, or before major pieces of equipment are sent for repair to a supporting maintenance facility. Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).

(5) Performs other duties as assigned.

You will serve as a Mariner Training Auditor Compliance Specialist and be responsible for conducting field level Course Oversight Auditor activities (CAO). Inspecting mariner training facilities and processes - including alternate sites, auditing courses, curricula, instructor performance and mariner training completion certificates to ensure mariner training (MTP) compliance.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Reviewing mariner training provider course approval terms and conditions and uses as the basis for audit activities and post-audit review
• Traveling to training provider's primary site location, alternate site location or assigned location to conduct audit activities and other missions as assigned. Remains eligible and in compliance with Coast Guard standards to travel by all conveyances, maintains a valid driver's license to operate a government owned or procured motor vehicle, to any location assigned.
• Leading assigned audits of Coast Guard approved training providers to ensure that the approved courses administered are conducive to education and remain in compliance with regulations and approval terms. Executes audits in strict accordance with approved auditing procedures and standards
• Preparing audit reports according to Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) and Mission Management System (MMS) documentation and publishes within prescribed timeframe.
• Monitoring MTP progress towards resolution of outstanding non-conformities within prescribed timelines, evaluates proposed corrective actions and provides replies on acceptance.

You will serve as a/an Mariner Training Auditor Compliance Specialist and be responsible for conducting field level Course Oversight Auditor activities (CAO). Inspecting mariner training facilities and processes - including alternate sites, auditing courses, curricula, instructor performance and mariner training completion certificates to ensure mariner training (MTP) compliance.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Reviewing mariner training provider course approval terms and conditions and uses as the basis for audit activities and post-audit review
• Traveling to training provider's primary site location, alternate site location or assigned location to conduct audit activities and other missions as assigned. Remains eligible and in compliance with Coast Guard standards to travel by all conveyances, maintains a valid driver's license to operate a government owned or procured motor vehicle, to any location assigned.
• Leading assigned audits of Coast Guard approved training providers to ensure that the approved courses administered are conducive to education and remain in compliance with regulations and approval terms. Executes audits in strict accordance with approved auditing procedures and standards
• Preparing audit reports according to Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) and Mission Management System (MMS) documentation and publishes within prescribed timeframe.
• Monitoring MTP progress towards resolution of outstanding non-conformities within prescribed timelines, evaluates proposed corrective actions and provides replies on acceptance.

• Designs/implements/maintains a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan associated with the quality assurance provisions of contracts.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements by analyzing data.
• As a member of a multi-functional or technical team, implements the overall Quality Program for diverse products and services to support the U.S. Government’s acquisition at one or more supplier facilities.
• Ensures contractor compliance with design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization requirements.
• Independently audits/surveys contractor processes to ensure compliance with customer/contractual requirements.
• Investigates customer complaints/concerns about contractor quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction, then provides data about the complaints.
• Provides technical support to DCMA team members, assisting with analyzing contractual issues, and determining the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.

• 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 supplier’s test reports, then recommends dis/approval to contracting officers.
• Evaluates supplier’s responses to quality issues and requests corrections. Retains relevant data, correspondence, audits, etc.

• 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.

• Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic levels in the Air Traffic Control courses.
• Acts as the SME for Air Traffic Control course materials to help ensure they meet career field training requirements.
• Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective training program.
• Maintains professional and technical proficiency and accomplishes special projects related to specialty area, to include staff surveillance visits to various training activities.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following below:
The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Duties include construction quality assurance and Construction Safety as related to contract administration activities to assigned construction projects.

• Participates in design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Attends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features, requirements, and special conditions.
• Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment, and interprets technical portions for other participants.
• Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, end contractor's estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies, and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results.
• Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs.
• Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, end effectiveness of earth placement procedures.
• Incumbent also meets frequently with contractors for negotiations, Contracting Officers, and vendors from the private sector.
• The incumbent analyzes, selects, and adapts appropriate methods from a wide range of alternatives to assess unusual circumstances; evaluate operations, equipment, and activities; and apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
• Uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems; treat specific issues or problems; research trends and pattern; develop new methods and criteria; and/or propose new policies and practices.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety standards and their application in order to determine adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
• Knowledge of common contractual requirements, terms, conditions, plans, and specifications including statements of work, performance standards, contractor surveillance methods, administration, surveillance, and evaluation functions.
• Knowledge and skill in preparing and maintaining designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and maintaining statistical data and reports that monitor contract compliance. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey information and to prepare briefing papers.

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
• Position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

• Develops, monitors, and directs the implementation of Quality assurance programs and plans.
• Directs audits/inspections developing procedures and checklists that ensure the utilization of proper methods.
• Serves as single point of contact in the Aircraft Maintenance Group for all quality complaints initiated by external customer.
• Interprets and applies specifications, technical data, regulation, policy statements, and other guideline materials.
• Actively advances policy, and quality goals and objectives in all activities.
• Accurately establishes objectives, priorities and general procedures for lower graded quality assurance specialists.
• Assembles and analyzes data for the preparation of charts, graphs, reports, and conducts briefings as required.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Prepares documentation reporting carrier performance using automated systems. Observes, documents, and evaluates performance of contractor on packing, containerization, and local drayage of personal property.
4. 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.

1. Assists in the inspection of ammunition, to include performing maintenance, care preservation, shipping and storage operations, assuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, drawings, and other assigned activities during operations. Spot checks ammunition accountability and stock accounting procedures. Contributes to causative research by identifying items with lost or missing identifications; or, material items found on-post through verification inspection. Researches through data bases to identify lots and dates of arrival. Assists in the inspections of ammunition storage structures to assure safe storage, compatibility, explosive limits; and, identifies structural deterioration and inventory and security practices. 25%

2. Directs preparation of various ammunition transaction documents pertaining to receipts, issues, location changes, turn-ins, shipping, along with the maintenance and inventory adjustment of ammunition items. Performs safe-handling procedures and explosive safety requirements for the issue, receipt, storage, maintenance, and transportation of ammunition. Must be active in collecting transactions affecting asset visibility, serial numbers, condition codes, lot number identification by class and compatibility group, and DODIC data/transfer as required IAW AR 55-355, AR 190-11, AR 190-51, DA PAM 385-64 and DOT Regulations. Escorts, loads, and unloads trucks in the ASP. Maintains magazine data cards and planography (if required) on location and updates as necessary. Sorts, visually inspects, and locates items by DODIC, lot number and condition codes. 25%

3. Provides technical assistance and guidance in using the automated Standard Army Ammunition System Modernization (SAAS-MOD) system. When required, loads change packages, uploads inventory data, runs reports and provides technical advice on stock record control operations to co-workers and customers. Monitors pending receipts/shipments and maintains overall operational awareness of activities within the ASP. Maintains hard copy files of supply transactions, voucher numbers, causative research, adjustment documents, documents, document register, and other records related to ASP operations. Collects data and provides reports as required. 20%

4. Plans and accomplishes inventories of all stocks. Oversees and directs causative research required to correct discrepancies. Assists in accountability for all ammunition, missiles/rockets, residue, components and packing materials stored at the ASP. Uses available resources to resolve errors; determines the cause of discrepancies; and, makes required adjustments to bring stock records into agreement with inventories. Provides technical assistance in using the various programs in order to maintain a complete and accurate database. Performs location surveys and sensitive item inventories as directed. 15%

5. Archives files and performs system back-ups and restore applications. Uses various computer operation systems/programs (MS-Windows; MS-Office) to enhance administrative capabilities; and, develops unique databases and spreadsheets, as needed for management, of munitions stocked, issued, and received by the ASP. Prepares and ensures daily, weekly, and monthly files and reports are transmitted to the appropriate offices. Coordinates with other unit personnel to ensure the smooth operation of ammunition projects concerned with requirements, receipts, shipping, re-warehousing activities, issues, turn-ins, and material disposition. 10%

6. Reviews data input, reports, change packages, day-to-day operations and makes recommendations to resolve problems. Provides SAAS-MOD automated system training for new users. Trains ASP personnel on the proper operation of the SAAS-MOD computer system; as well as, other authorized software applications. Maintains hardware and software systems and manual records, if required, to successfully perform stock control and accounting procedures for ammunition and explosives. Reports to the Accountable Officer (AO); ASP Manager, Ammunition NCO; and/or, the Ammunition Supervisor for instructions and ammunition handling procedures. Assists the Accountable Officer, ASP Manager, Ammunition NCO, and the Ammunition Supervisor in maintaining accountability for all ammunition, missiles, rockets, residue, components and packing materials stored at the ASP. 5%

Performs other duties as assigned.

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As a Control Room Operator, you will execute the approved plant start-up and shutdown procedures to assure that the facility meets it's operational, environmental, and safety commitments while operating in a safe and environmentally efficient manner.

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• Provide guidance to Crane, Auxiliary, and Back Plant Operators to maintain a safe and efficient operation

• Effectively monitor Covanta operations systems and have strong working knowledge of boiler, turbine, and auxiliary equipment operations

• Experienced in reading blueprints, P&ID’s, and schematic specifications

• Manage critical events and prioritize tasks for completion at times during emergency, providing clear directions in operational, safety and environmental tasks

• Respond to operational alarms, taking immediate corrective action

• Demonstrate solid understanding of operational best practices, including the ability to problem solve and make sound decisions that supports Covanta’s safety and operational goals

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• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Requires MA 2nd Engineers license

• Successful completion of ASME QRO Provisional Licensing exam required within the first year of holding the position

• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

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• Competitive Base Salary

• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match

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• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb

• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs

• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces

• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator 

• Consistently work in various weather conditions

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