- Position Title
- QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MS-127234444-AF-25-023 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 11, 2025 to Friday, April 18, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite). Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
Assessment 1
THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD. Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s).NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently a Federal Technician employed by the Mississippi Army National Guard? This can be a temporary, indefinite or permanent technician. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) which can be retrieved from MyBiz, https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil OR eOPF, https://eopf.opm.gov/nationalguard/.Please do not call Agency for a copy of your SF-50.
2.
Do you 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); experience using computer and automation systems?
3.
Do you have at least 36 months 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 the area of 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?
4.
Please list the dates on your resume that support 36 months of experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you understand that failure to provide hours worked per week along with dates of employment (month/year or month/year to present) salary and job duties performed on your resume will disqualify your application?
EXAMPLE:
ABC ENTERPRISES: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications
NOTE: UPDATE YOUR RESUME TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION. RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF DOCUMENT FORMAT.
Simply writing: QA SPEC, April 2001-present; is not sufficient to qualify your resume. Your resume must be detailed.
EXAMPLE:
ABC ENTERPRISES: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications
NOTE: UPDATE YOUR RESUME TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION. RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF DOCUMENT FORMAT.
Simply writing: QA SPEC, April 2001-present; is not sufficient to qualify your resume. Your resume must be detailed.
6.
Please list your current military grade/rank.
7.
Please list your current military MOS.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Do you have a valid driver's license in the state you primarily work or live in? You may be required to present your current Drivers' license if you are selected for an interview.
9.
Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. Can you support these requirements?
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Comprehensive knowledge of assigned aircraft and complex aircraft systems to include but not limited to electronic equipment and systems, manual and automatic flight controls, airframe, landing gear, pneudraulics, jet engine propulsion and associated systems, Aerospace Ground Equipment, Support equipment, and related test equipment.
11.
Skill in applying this knowledge to the identification of quality problems and resolving the difficult and complex work assignments.
12.
Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral presentations.
13.
Skill in using various computer and software applications to include but not limited to: word processing programs, spreadsheets, email services, databases and database management.
14.
Ability to conduct technical reviews, analyze findings and develop recommendations for corrections or improvements in the quality assurance program.
15.
Broad knowledge of Higher Headquarters regulations and instructions, PDM work specifications, local directives including Quality Plans, Technical Orders, Military Specifications, and International Commercial Practices such as ISO 9000.
16.
Knowledge of the techniques, documentation, and equipment used in the examination, classification, and maintenance of munitions assets and their components.
17.
Skill to plan and conduct studies, analyze performance and quality data and to develop sound recommendations for correction of quality system deficiencies.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.