Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Quality Technical Directorate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkgUYwxMhXY Quality Technical Regions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efQvngMsijk Quality Technical Services: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j0R4g-CpIk Responsibilities Provides specialized policy, training, audit, and automations support to DLA as it pertains to Quality Assurance/Quality Surveillance (QA/QS). Determines, develops, and tailors QA/QS policy and training to meet the needs of DLA Energy Quality Technical Directorate in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and DLAI 4155.04. Serves as the QA Intern subject matter expert for DLA Energy Quality Assurance community. Serves as the OJT Trainer as outlined in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence (PaCE) program Plan of Development. Provides mentorship, training, and evaluation for selected individuals that are enrolled in the PaCE program. Oversees Quality-related training to establish, implement and provide training programs that will enhance knowledge and skillsets for the organization. Provides oversight of the Quality Developmental Program, coordinating with J1 and/or J3 in reviewing, selecting, onboarding and execution of the complete training program for Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) trainees and certifying QASs. Uses ingenuity to devise and plan strategies to update, streamline, and develop new innovative training programs for the Quality workforce. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Quality Assurance Specialist (Chemicals) 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 that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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: Expert knowledge of military/federal/commercial fuel specifications and test methods in order to advise, negotiate, and justify requirements to internal and external business unit. Expert knowledge in providing staff guidance and technical direction to Region Commanders and/or Region Quality Managers. Expert with policy development, training development, and automation systems for Energy fuel related products. Expert knowledge in the analysis and technical oversight in quality assurance programs. 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. Physical Demands: This position is mostly sedentary. However, periodic TDY and international travel for the purposes of Quality Systems Management Assistance Visits of quality residencies, petroleum facilities and tanker/barge locations is required. On these occasions the incumbent may be required to climb ladders on storage tanks up to 70 feet high and traverse catwalks, tankers, rail cars, trucks, and trailers. Work Environment: The majority of the work is performed in an office setting, but on TDY trips frequent exposure to low levels of hazardous materials and toxic fumes as well as inclement weather conditions is expected. The incumbent is expected to observe normal safety precautions. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Position requires: DoD Acquisition Engineering and Tech Management, Practitioner level certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.