Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1818000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard. Responsibilities As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (Title 32), GS-1910-11, you will establish and execute a planned systematic approach of quality assurance for all areas of aircraft maintenance, designed to provide the maintenance managers confidence that aircraft, aircraft systems, munitions, equipment, products or supporting processes conform to technical, safety, work load and customer requirements. The overall objective is to ensure that quality considerations are addressed and requirements achieved for all aircraft maintenance work and support functions to ensure end items perform as intended with reliability. Serves as the primary technical advisory process in the maintenance organization designed to assist maintenance managers. Serves as the Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) for the planning, implementation and execution of a quality assurance program that includes the full range of quality principles, concepts, inspection techniques, surveillance and evaluations related to quality assurance functional programs of all assigned aircraft, aircraft components, aerospace ground equipment, electronic equipment & systems, armament, munitions, engines, associated systems and maintenance personnel from numerous job series, and maintenance disciplines. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Evaluate systems, subsystems, or components for compliance with technical data, engineering drawings, and specifications. Review operating instructions to verify technical accuracy and consistency with Air Force and MAJCOM policy. Inspect maintenance work centers to verify adherence to safety, tool control, and security programs. Assess the accuracy and applicability of TCTOs and OTIs to determine surveillance requirements and implementation steps. Analyze defect and failure data to detect trends or weaknesses in the quality inspection system. Investigate problem areas by conducting root cause analysis and trending to identify systemic deficiencies. Coordinate and evaluate corrective actions and follow-up measures for technical issues or quality concerns. Assess reliability and maintainability concerns to distinguish between local and external contributing factors. Resolve technical concerns using applicable Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, and engineering standards. Develop inspection programs and evaluation techniques to verify suspected conditions or deficiencies. Determine the scope and requirements of aircraft functional check flights and release aircraft for return to service. Recommend decertification of aircraft loads that exceed safe flight envelopes or weight restrictions. Decide whether reported R&M deficiencies are caused by internal unit factors or external systemic issues. Make recommendations on technical maintenance concerns raised by supervisors across maintenance functions. Select appropriate inspection methods and formats to present findings to senior leadership or command. Execute a Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program to assess both maintenance quality and personnel proficiency. Monitor maintenance activities and assess compliance with quality assurance plans and higher-level directives. Evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's quality plans, practices, and inspection procedures. Serve as the subject matter expert for unit-level compliance inspections, operational readiness, and evaluation programs. Manage unit programs for impoundment, chafing, and hot refuel/aircraft-to-aircraft site certification to ensure quality and airworthiness. Requirements Conditions of Employment IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. Limited to on-board ILNG technicians only. Indefinite position/temporary promotion/may become permanent. Also being advertised OB-AGR. If applying for the Technician and AGR announcements, a separate application, showing the proper announcement number, is required. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. Military Grades: ENLISTED ONLY - Minimum rank requirement of MSgt & May not exceed the rank of SMSgt SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test, and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs. Experience possessed by an expert in specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers. Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found. Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e., special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field. Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, successful completion of the following education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-11 positions; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume.