Quality Assurance Specialist (Deployable)
Job Location:
Arlington Heights, WA - USA
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Job Summary
See below for important information regarding this job.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
The incumbent will be required to deploy to forward operating austere locations in war zones to perform duties at the will of the Combatant Commander. Typical deployments last from 6-9 months. For more information about DCMAs Deployable program please visit contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design manufacturing repair overhaul and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world.
- Possession of a valid state drivers license is required.
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Required to obtain a passport/VISA.
- A medical/dental examination is required. You must pass a pre-employment examination and reoccurring annual physical throughout your 4-year commitment. Lifting requirement of 45 pounds.
- Immunization screening is required (e.g. Anthrax Smallpox Malaria and COVID). Must meet medical criteria for deployment in accordance with USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual/Unit Deployment Policy.
- DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency Essential Position Agreement is required.
- Must be able to possess and maintain a Government Travel Card.
- Selectee is required to be exempt from recall to the military Reserves.
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Tentative offer for employment will be rescinded if the selectee does not meet conditions of employment.
To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only) time-after-competitive appointment minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Applying the full range of principles concepts and methodologies related to the quality assurance functional programs.
- Establishing process measurement points and statistical techniques/methods to measure analyze and continuously improve processes.
- Applying process-related practices methods and techniques such as statistical analysis; control and sampling; process proofing; and quality data analysis in order to evaluate Government and contractor data and determine contractor compliance with the many aspects of quality control.
- Performing investigations of defective material for cause and corrective action and initiate process improvements with the contractor as needed.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
This is a permanent GS-12 position. Upon deployment overseas the employee will be temporarily promoted to the GS-13 grade level if eligible for the duration of the deployment. Upon return to CONUS the employee will be changed to lower grade to the permanent grade level.
If you do not meet the Time in Grade or Specialized experience for the temporary promotion you will deploy at the lower grade level GS-12.
Once the four year commitment is successfully met you will be placed into a non-deployable position in the CMO for which you were hired at the permanent GS-12 grade level.
- This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found in DoDI 1400.25-V300.
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- FLSA: Exempt
- Bargaining Unit: No
- Financial Disclosure Required
- Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period..
- Acquisition Technology & Logistics(AT&L) NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management Foundational certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every here for more details and Resources.
- Generally indoor work location has power water heating and air conditioning although outages should be expected.
- Selectee will receive danger pay and foreign post differential as authorized for overseas location to which deployed.
- U.S. Citizenship is required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Position requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
- This position is designated as Emergency-Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation incumbent will be subject to deployment on a TDY basis to overseas duty location(s) to perform assigned duties particular to the deployment. Failure to deploy when required and/or meet the medical requirements of deployment status may result in separation from Federal Service. Additional information on E-E positions may be found in DoD Directive Type Memorandum 17-004 Subject: Department of Defense Expeditionary Civilian Workforce. Interested applicants are HIGHLY encouraged to review this Directive prior to applying.
- Employees must meet the Combatant Commands Theater entry requirements mandatory medical standards and required immunizations for deploying civilian personnel. This position requires various vaccinations that may include Anthrax Hepatitis A&B Typhoid Smallpox Influenza Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis Measles/Mumps Rubella Pneumococcal Polio Varicella and COVID. Further information can be found in the current USCENTCOM MOD (USCENTCOM Individual Protection and Individual Unit Deployment Policy).
- Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPMs February 12 2025 memorandum and the March 20 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.
Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:
- Arlington IL: $100059 -$130080
- Bedford Park IL: $100059 -$130080
- Elwood IL: $100059 -$130080
- Downers Grove IL: $100059 -$130080
- Machesney Park IL: $100059 -$130080
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
