Summary This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is a HARD TO FILL Indefinite/Permanent (retain tenure) GS-1910-09 QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D10650000 and is part of the MO Army Aviation Support Facility Ft Leonard Wood. This is a bargaining unit position. SEE NOTE UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW. Responsibilities Develops the Quality Management Plan (QMP) that documents the management and operational policies and procedures to ensure work processes, products, or services satisfy expectations and quality standards. Reviews Army materiel maintenance policies and operational procedures. Develops quality assessment plans to evaluate and improve quality of maintenance production and work processes. Conducts evaluations to identify problem areas, failure trends, faults in methods and procedures, and other deviations from quality standards. Prepares quality assurance operating instructions, local forms, checklists, and other material. Monitors aircraft acceptance/transfer inspections, aircraft configurations, and component time-change requirements. Performs command directed quality inspections and special inspections for all aspects of aircraft and associated equipment. Insures that compliance inspections are performed in accordance with standards. Performs inspections of maintenance shops for safety and condition of equipment. Monitors calibration of shop and test equipment to ensure serviceability. Certifies and maintains files of personnel authorized to perform quality inspections. Investigates equipment failure trends on aircraft airframes and components and systems. Conducts formal training of quality assurance and quality compliance principles, procedures, techniques, and skills. Manages the weight and balance program. Preforms other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - WO1 (W-1) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training involving planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs (i.e., supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products concerned with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items); and using computer and automation systems. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 24 months specialized experience which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of assigned aircraft, component systems, and support equipment to include aircraft specifications and standards. Experience utilizing aircraft mechanical skills and knowledge in applying quality assurance to the evaluation and resolution of complex operating and quality issues. A thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of quality assurance functional programs and skills in applying this knowledge to the planning and execution of aircraft maintenance production and processes. Experience and knowledge of aircraft inspection methods, techniques and practices to detect conditions which may compromise quality and the ability to use precision measuring equipment, gauges and instrumentation for testing and special inspections as required. Experience in applying statistical analysis, sampling methods, and techniques to determine compliance with the established standards and the ability to interpret and apply contract and engineering specifications, regulations, policy statements and other guideline materials. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information Selective Service Act: 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).