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Position Title
Quality Assurance Specialist (Chemicals)
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Announcement Number
DLAEnergy-25-12741420-ICTAP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 22, 2025 to Sunday, June 1, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? 
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Information provided in the application process may be investigated. Deliberate attempts to falsify your application information may result in being removed from consideration and could be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment should you be selected for this position. Please ensure the responses you provide are accurate and truthful.

Certification of Information Accuracy - I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by me in this application, supporting materials and/or information provided in any interview associated with the examination process will be true and accurate; and that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information, may be grounds for not hiring me, disciplinary action or termination; and that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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3. Do you have a current (or last) performance rating of at least Fully Successful or the equivalent? (limit characters)
4. Have you received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) in the past 5 years? (limit characters)
5. Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
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6. This question is for informational purposes only. Please select from the following to indicate how you discovered the position you are currently applying for. You may select more than one item. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all of the statements completely before making your selection.
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In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
2. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience with analyzing complex quality assurance issues related to petroleum products.
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3. This position requires sufficient knowledge of chemistry to comprehend the significance of results of the analysis of petroleum-based fuels, chemicals, Aerospace Energy products, and lubricants is required. The incumbent must be able to determine the appropriate corrective actions when necessary. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience with chemistry and analyzing the quality of various petroleum products:
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4. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience with ensuring that product/service quality requirements, specifications, and laboratory analyses comply with the contract.
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5. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience providing quality oversight functions in accordance with regulations and policy, on a non-resident or resident basis on product supply, storage/service contracts and pipeline operating agreements, Into-Plane, Aerospace Energy products, and other commodity contracts.
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6. Incumbents will plan and lead quality assurance/surveillance programs throughout their assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR), to include bulk fuels, oils, Aerospace Energy products, chemicals, and packaged products. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience.
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7. This position will be responsible for performing quality oversight functions in accordance with pertinent regulations and policy, on a non-resident or resident basis on product supply, storage/service contracts and pipeline operating agreements, Into-Plane, Aerospace Energy products, and other commodity contracts awarded by the agency. The incumbent performs oversight functions at assigned facilities without direct supervision and reports progress of work to his/her respective supervisor/commander. The incumbent accepts products and services on behalf of DoD authorizing payment to the contractor. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience with performing quality oversight functions for your organization.
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8. For which of the following products have you performed quality oversight functions? (Select all that apply.)
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9. For which of the following facility types have you performed quality oversight functions? (Select all that apply.)
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10. For which of the following services have you performed quality oversight functions? (Select all that apply.)
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11. Please select the areas that best reflect your experience in ensuring that quality controls are met. (Select all that apply)
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12. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience evaluating contractor's quality processes, procedures, and documentation for completeness, adequacy, and accuracy.
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13. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience assisting in the development of, presenting and monitoring of (if applicable), Decision Papers, Fact Sheets, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and oral/visual presentations.
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14. Incumbents will influence and motivate individuals to correct deficiencies that would otherwise result in unacceptable products. From the following responses, please select the statement that most accurately reflects your experience.
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15. From the list below, select the response which corresponds to the highest level of education you have achieved. Education claimed may be verified upon selection. If you do not possess or are unable to provide proof of education claimed, you may be found ineligible.
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16. Have you received an honorary or monetary award from your employer (government civilian, military, or private sector) during the last 3 years?
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