Total 64 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in North Chicago, Illinois

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• YOU WILL/MAY:
• Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement actions, where warranted.
• Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.
• Execute Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product.
• Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in noncompliance, or if an enforcement action is warranted.
• Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding).
• Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance.
• Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements.
• Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved.
• Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency.
• Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants.
• Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products.
• Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country.
• Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.

• Under the guidance and direction of higher grade team leader, prepares contract specifications and technical exhibits for simplified contracts, as assigned by the team leader, and develop contract modifications for existing contracts.
• Reviews plans, sketches, blueprints, other similar technical information, and input from both customers and other DPW personnel to prepare contract requirements.
• Submits reports of documented instance of unacceptable contractor performance and contractor's failure to comply with contractual provisions.
• Based on contractual workload, determines valid changes and recurring requirements brought on by changes in procedures and operations.
• Determines effectiveness of contractor’s response to procedural and operational changes required by modifications to current regulations.

Position subject to a 5-day minimum on-site work requirement per 10-day pay period.

Applicants should apply to the location(s) they are able to regularly report to. Location will be determined once selection(s) is made. Salary posted reflects pay range for all locations. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's location.

The positions can be filled in any of the following locations:

• Chicago, IL: $80,994 - 126,198
• Columbus, OH: $75,646 - $117,866
• Detroit, MI: $80,006 - $124,659
• Indianapolis, IN: $73,218 - $114,082
• Kansas City, MO $73,690 - $114,818
• Milwaukee, WI: $75,864 - $118,205
• Minneapolis, MN: $78,969 - $123,043
• Omaha, NE: $73,249 - $114,131
• St. Louis, MO: $74,299 - $115,766

• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing the region's outreach program.
• Represents the region at contractor meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Identifies and maintains working relationships with public and private stakeholders (federal contractors, industry liaison groups, trade/industry associations, chamber of commerce, educational institutions, and others) to promote equal employment opportunity and the concept of voluntary compliance with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.
• Promotes voluntary compliance; keeps the public aware of changes in the equal employment opportunity rules and requirements regarding E.O. 11246, Section 503, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and VEVRAA; makes public presentations; serves on panels in seminars, conferences, and EEO compliance meetings.
• Conducts public demonstrations of OFCCP computer-based and/or Internet outreach materials to further public knowledge and use of materials interpreting equal employment opportunity standards and regulations. Coordinates outreach efforts for and works with first-time contractors.
• Fosters creative partnerships with federal contractors, linkage organizations and other federal contracting agencies, industry liaison groups, trade associations, and others interested in equal employment opportunity.
• Participates in compliance evaluations and complaint investigations.
• Develops strategies for investigation or data collection and analysis, conciliates issues, negotiates with officials, and may use precedents to draft remedies for discriminatory practices and other noncompliance designed to correct the violation(s).

Position subject to a 5-day minimum on-site work requirement per 10-day pay period.

Applicants should apply to the location(s) they are able to regularly report to. Location will be determined once selection(s) is made. Salary posted reflects pay range for all locations. Once the selection has been made, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's location.

The positions can be filled in any of the following locations:

• Chicago, IL: $80,994 - 126,198
• Columbus, OH: $75,646 - $117,866
• Detroit, MI: $80,006 - $124,659
• Indianapolis, IN: $73,218 - $114,082
• Kansas City, MO $73,690 - $114,818
• Milwaukee, WI: $75,864 - $118,205
• Minneapolis, MN: $78,969 - $123,043
• Omaha, NE: $73,249 - $114,131
• St. Louis, MO: $74,299 - $115,766

• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing the region's outreach program.
• Represents the region at contractor meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Identifies and maintains working relationships with public and private stakeholders (federal contractors, industry liaison groups, trade/industry associations, chamber of commerce, educational institutions, and others) to promote equal employment opportunity and the concept of voluntary compliance with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.
• Promotes voluntary compliance; keeps the public aware of changes in the equal employment opportunity rules and requirements regarding E.O. 11246, Section 503, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and VEVRAA; makes public presentations; serves on panels in seminars, conferences, and EEO compliance meetings.
• Conducts public demonstrations of OFCCP computer-based and/or Internet outreach materials to further public knowledge and use of materials interpreting equal employment opportunity standards and regulations. Coordinates outreach efforts for and works with first-time contractors.
• Fosters creative partnerships with federal contractors, linkage organizations and other federal contracting agencies, industry liaison groups, trade associations, and others interested in equal employment opportunity.
• Participates in compliance evaluations and complaint investigations.
• Develops strategies for investigation or data collection and analysis, conciliates issues, negotiates with officials, and may use precedents to draft remedies for discriminatory practices and other noncompliance designed to correct the violation(s).

• Assists the QM Chief in providing leadership and guidance to develop, implement, refine and maintain a comprehensive quality management
• Improve the quality of patient care, and evaluate the appropriateness and timeliness of services provided
• Assists the Chief of QM with organizational communication with regulatory/accrediting bodies
• Employs a high level of expertise when communicating with regulatory agencies
• Providing transparency and truth in communications while mitigating risk to the organization and promoting integration of strong quality and safety practices into organizational culture
• Provide leadership in the development of ideas and provide recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of patient care throughout the organization
• Analyzes results and provides in-depth reports to top management and other high level meetings such as Executive Leadership Briefing
• Providing effective program management, incumbent assures high quality care
• Incumbent works closely with the Controlled Substance Coordinator, VA Police, Pharmacy, and other leadership stakeholders
• Participates in committees, boards, councils, and workgroups at both the facility and the VISN level

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Entry Level Technical Operations Officer position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office/Technical Operations West, one in Chicago (Aurora), IL and St. Louis, MO. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques required to install and operate various types of electronic surveillance equipment.

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-7 or 9 grade level. The base salary range for this position is $41,966 - $66,731. Locality pay authorized. Career ladder potential to GS-13 is at the manager's discretion and based on successful performance in the position.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

At the GS-7 equivalent level:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Assists in development and fabrication of specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Assists with the preparation of investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Participates in other projects or tasks as required.

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-7 or 9 grade level. The base salary range for this position is $41,966 - $66,731. Locality pay authorized. Career ladder potential to GS-13 is at the manager's discretion and based on successful performance in the position.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

At the GS-7 equivalent level:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Assists in development and fabrication of specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence
• Assists with the preparation of investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Participates in other projects or tasks as required.

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Technical Operations Officer position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office/Technical Operations West in Chicago (Aurora), IL and St, Louis, MO. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques required to install and operate various types of electronic surveillance equipment.

In-Office Requirement: The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques required to install and operate various types of electronic surveillance equipment.

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-11, 12 or 13 grade level. The base salary range for this position is $51,332 - $115,079. Locality pay authorized. Career ladder potential to GS-13 is at the manager's discretion and based on successful performance in the position.

Travel Required - 50% or less.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

At the GS-11 equivalent level:

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance.
• Assists in development and fabrication of specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents.

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance.
• Develops and fabricates specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents.

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts complex installations of electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting evidence.
• Provides guidance to agents in the field in relation to the applicability and feasibility of electronic surveillance.
• Develops and fabricates specialized electronic equipment for the purpose of collecting electronic evidence.
• Prepares investigative reports relating to the installation of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Prepares and presents electronic surveillance training to agents in the field.
• Maintains electronic surveillance equipment through scheduled maintenance and repair.
• Enhances media to allow for a clear and organized product to field agents.