Total 24 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Fort Meade, Maryland

• Perform quality assurance inspections.
• Reviews contractor quality control reports.
• Maintain statistical analysis of contractor operations.
• Verify maintenance was completed within regulations.
• Advise Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) on contractor performance.

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector, WG-5801-11, you will:

Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.

Assist higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.

Independently perform routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts.

Receive guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems.

Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.

Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc.

Recover and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.

Determine when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform long-range planning and analysis for IG inspections.
• Conduct and participate in on-site systematic and follow-up inspections.
• Develop and write inspection plans to conduct assistance and investigative alone and as a team member.
• Receive cases, conduct preliminary analysis, and determine case disposition.

• Perform long-range planning and analysis for IG inspections.
• Conduct and participate in on-site systematic and follow-up inspections.
• Develop and write inspection plans to conduct assistance and investigative alone and as a team member.
• Receive cases, conduct preliminary analysis, and determine case disposition.

• Provide direct assistance to Soldiers, civilians, and family members, handling a range of concerns with sensitivity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Apply the Inspector General Action Process (IGAP) to analyze complaints, requests for assistance, and requests for information.
• Develop, plan, and execute inspections aligned with the Organizational Inspection Program to assess compliance, identify potential risks and recommend improvements.
• Write detailed inspection reports with actionable recommendations for commanders, highlighting strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvements.
• Conduct impartial, thorough investigations into alleged violations of law or policy, adhering to IG investigative principles.
• Prepare well-organized, clear, and evidence-based investigation reports that effectively communicate findings.
• Facilitate training for leaders, staff, and Soldiers on IG processes, responsibilities, trends, and best practices, enhancing awareness and compliance.
• Conduct scenario-based training for Investigating Officers (IOs) to build investigative proficiency, covering evidence assessment, interviewing techniques, and report writing.
• Conduct Organizational Inspection Program Training (OIP) for leaders, staff, and inspection team members, explaining inspection principles and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on OIP implementation and oversight.
• Brief senior leaders on findings and follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
• Utilize analytical and writing skills to present complex information in a straightforward manner for senior leaders' understanding and decision-making.

• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment in accordance with the rules, regulations and prescribed guidance on occupational health and safety hazards.
• Execute and document quality assurance matters concerning Government oversight of contractor operations.
• Promote internal and external customer satisfaction by establishing communications with appropriate representative.
• Facilitate aircraft scheduling between the contractor and government flight operations in accordance with all applicable directives.
• Monitor contractor performance and conducts quality assurance inspections to ensure contractor's processes, repairs, and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems are in accordance with contract and regulatory specifications.

• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment in accordance with the rules, regulations and prescribed guidance on occupational health and safety hazards.
• Execute and document quality assurance matters concerning Government oversight of contractor operations.
• Promote internal and external customer satisfaction by establishing communications with appropriate representative.
• Facilitate aircraft scheduling between the contractor and government flight operations in accordance with all applicable directives.
• Monitor contractor performance and conducts quality assurance inspections to ensure contractor's processes, repairs, and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems are in accordance with contract and regulatory specifications.

• Responsible for developing and accomplishing fire prevention inspections and developing an education program in assigned areas of responsibility at the installation.
• Conducts physical inspections of large, complex, and highly fire prone post and range facilities including mission related facilities.
• Determines potential fire hazards, existing fire hazards, and works with operating officials, project officers, etc., to eliminate, prevent, or reduce the hazards.
• Incumbent inspect fire protection systems that include automatic heat detection, automatic smoke detection, and dry chemical extinguishers, wet pipe sprinklers, dry pipe sprinklers, pre-action sprinklers, and deluge systems.
• Reviews work requests involving alteration and extension of existing facilities.
• Develops special educational materials and programs for the building coordinators required.
• Serves as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property.
• Serves as certified Hazardous Material Technician, responding to hazardous chemical spills on the Installation.

The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. To carry out this responsibility, the incumbent performs the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assesses, develops, implements, and manages the Unit's programs, policies and services and assures they are consistent with DTM organizational goals, priorities and practices.
• Formulates and carries out program plans.
• Analyzes new and emerging issues while developing strategies and solutions to respond to these in the form of new procedures and methods.
• Ensures the program is administered in accordance with pertinent regulations, policies and procedures.
• Evaluates staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing assigned goals and tasks and trouble-shoots problems that arise in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Unit.
• Oversees the development and implementation of more efficient and streamlined methods and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Unit.
• Collaborates with appropriate NIH departments to ensure that the programs and activities meet the needs of the Clinical Center and NIH.

The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. To carry out this responsibility, the incumbent performs the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assesses, develops, implements, and manages the Unit's programs, policies and services and assures they are consistent with DTM organizational goals, priorities and practices;
• Formulates and carries out program plans;
• Analyzes new and emerging issues while developing strategies and solutions to respond to these in the form of new procedures and methods;
• Ensures the program is administered in accordance with pertinent regulations, policies and procedures;
• Evaluates staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing assigned goals and tasks and trouble-shoots problems that arise in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Unit;
• Oversees the development and implementation of more efficient and streamlined methods and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Unit; and
• Collaborates with appropriate NIH departments to ensure that the programs and activities meet the needs of the Clinical Center and NIH.

• Conducts research and completes purchase requests for supplies/equipment for multiple Resident Agencies. Serves as a Government Purchase Card cardholder for the field office, maintaining records of all procurement actions and ensuring compliance.
• Serves as the office property custodian for multiple Resident Agencies; inventories accountable property and equipment; disposes of excess property; conducts annual accountable property inspections.
• Supports the AO with managing the field office GOV fleet, including assisting multiple Resident Agencies with ordering new and replacement GOVs, manage license plate registrations/renewals, monitoring preventative maintenance and service requests.
• Monitors staff compliance with mandatory training requirements and reports any delinquencies to the AO or supervisor. Ensures that training records and files are maintained, updated, and retired according to applicable record retention schedules.
• Assists the AO with field office staffing actions, including onboarding, promotion and departure requests and helps maintain field office personnel rosters, emergency contact lists and duty agent rosters.
• Assists office personnel with travel arrangements and properly documents all travel within the Defense Travel System (DTS). Assists the AO in managing DTS account profiles for all field office personnel.

The primary purpose of this position is: To ensure quality characteristics are met for product quality verification on aircraft, systems, and products. Also to provide effective and comprehensive oversight and management of a government contract program located in the 301st Fighter Wing.

• Develops and implements a structured and systematic quality assurance surveillance program for all facets of integrated logistics support, providing maintenance managers with the assurance that propulsion system contractors, fleet maintainers, fleet operators, program office engineers and logisticians, and airworthiness authority delegates adhere to customer required specifications in technical, safety, deliverables, and reporting directives
• Consolidates data collection processes for clear and concise reporting, utilized by all levels in the management chain for evaluation, inspection, and audit programs. Independently evaluates the results and, where necessary, recommends the most appropriate corrective action to command level management
• Reviews aircraft field sustainment repairs and maintenance, gathers metrics and prepares reports to initiate corrective action if results indicate contract standards or performance requirements are not met
• Identifies and documents vulnerabilities within the inspection and acceptance of supplies/service to ensure safety of flight

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator, GS-0601-15, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

1. Supervising a professional staff who oversees research and evidence reviews.
2. Overseeing the development of a scientific portfolio.
3. Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage research projects related to evidence-based medicine and evidence synthesis.

Supervises staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious complaints to a higher-level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all are treated in a fair and equitable.

• Contribute senior leadership and participates in regional business processes such as strategic planning, workload sharing, and quality management for engineering and construction.
• Serve as Division senior technical advisor to the districts in their discipline on engineering activities, responsible for the competence of projects designed and built in the Division.
• Provide leadership for solutions of advanced, unprecedented engineering problems to key managers, counterparts at the districts, higher headquarters, Corps research and development laboratories, and other Corps, government, and private interests.
• Participate in Regional and national-level meetings, workshops, committees, professional conferences, inter-agency panels, and boards for exchange of technical information and advice on matters regarding engineering.