Total 80 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in San Diego, California

• You will establish long and short range plans for the division to include workload, policies, and priorities.
• You will keep abreast of new developments in quality assurance, SUBSAFE, SOC, FBW field and take the initiative to develop better methods to assure a quality product or service.
• You will find and implement operational improvements and promote team building.
• You will assure that the work is planned, coordinated, and completed effectively and on time.

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (Air Carrier Flight Oversight) apply knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing Air Carrier safety issues.

The below link provides a complete list of Certificate Management Office (CMO) locations:

Certificate Management Office (CMO) | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)

Candidates must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.

Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Advise managers of aviation organizations on regulatory requirements, make initial certification, evaluate proposals to modify certificates and resolve regulatory and safety problems.
• Evaluate air carrier training programs and conduct flight examinations for airmen who fly large and/or multi-engine aircraft.
• Evaluate the operational aspect of programs of air carriers and similar commercial and aviation operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures, and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.

Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct examinations and inspections with individual airmen and with employees and managers in the organizations undergoing inspection,
• Perform routine inspections of organizations for compliance with their approved programs and procedures, 14 CFR, and good safety practices, and
• Provide assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators.

Duties at the FG-9 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Investigate requests for general aviation waivers, gather information, make recommendations, and
conduct periodic surveillance for continued compliance with waiver conditions, and
• Issue temporary certificates to individual airmen, but their recommendations and findings are
normally reviewed by a higher-level employee for accuracy and established guidelines, before being
acted upon.

Aviation Safety Inspectors (Air Carrier Flight Oversight) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties.

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (General Aviation Flight Oversight) apply knowledge and experience of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing General Aviation safety issues.

Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.

Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Advise managers of aviation organizations on regulatory requirements, make initial certification, evaluate proposals to modify certificates and resolve regulatory and safety problems.
• Evaluate flight school training programs and conduct flight examinations for airmen, and
• Inspect for compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, limitations, and conditions imposed in grants of waivers for experimental aircraft, air shows, and similar special activities.

Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect flight schools and instructors,
• Perform routine inspections of organizations for compliance with their approved programs and procedures, 14 CFR, and good safety practices, and
• Advise individual pilots or mechanics in the course of conducting examinations and inspections and with employees and managers in the organizations undergoing inspection.

Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and
• Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Aviation Safety Inspectors (General Aviation Flight Oversight) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties.

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

A Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 may be offered to applicants with a signed three-year FAA Recruitment Incentive Service Agreement. Locations must be considered hard to fill and not all locations are eligible. You will be notifed in your offer letter.

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (General Aviation Operations) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as airmen (pilots, navigators, flight instructors, etc.) to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft.

Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.

Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Examining airmen for initial certification and continuing competence;
• Evaluating airmen training programs, equipment and facilities; and
• Evaluating the operational aspect of programs of air carriers and similar commercial and aviation operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.

Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition; and
• Providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators.

Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and
• Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Aviation Safety Inspectors (General Aviation Operations) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties; however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialization is knowledge and skill in the operation of aircraft.

Candidate will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft.

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

A Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 may be offered to applicants with a signed three-year FAA Recruitment Incentive Service Agreement. Not all locations will be eligible for this incentive.

You will be notified of eligibility in your offer letter.

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (Air Carrier Operations) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as airmen (pilots, navigators, flight instructors, etc.), to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft.

The below link provides a complete list of Certificate Management Office (CMO) locations:

Certificate Management Office (CMO) | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)

Candidates must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.

Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Examining airmen for initial certification and continuing competence;
• evaluating airmen training programs, equipment, and facilities;
• evaluating the operational aspect of programs of air carriers and similar commercial and aviation operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures, and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.

Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition; and
• providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators.

Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following

• Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and
• Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Aviation Safety Inspectors (Air Carrier Operations) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties. However, the primary requirement for positions in this specialization is knowledge and skill in the operation of aircraft.

The candidate will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft.

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Create a variety of specialized reports to assist with QMS operational activities including budget cost containment, resource and expenditure management, strategic planning, and work simplification.
• Complete the Annual Call for budget, oversight of various fund control points, managing and tracking various fund control points and reconciling purchases on a recurring basis throughout the fiscal year.
• Work with the Financial Resources Management Service to review for accuracy and validity of the QMS budget and fund control management.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis; utilize Process Improvement principles to determine organizational performance especially as it relates to facilitate the ongoing monitoring and/or sustainment of improved performance measures.
• Participate in planning for major projects involving Process Improvement and collaborates in the development and documentation of long and short-range planning goals and objectives.
• Plan, develop, direct and coordinate the organization of data/processes to ensure thorough and timely review of MCMs, VHA Directives and VHA Handbooks to ensure VASDHS compliance with all requirements.
• Prepare/present both written and oral reports with consideration of the wide range of factors and requirements affecting the facility.
• Provide clear and concise analysis of program issues and trends, including justifications, narratives and visuals (charts and/or graphs).
• Maintain all TJC, CARF and other accreditation materials, all office files including sensitive records and all computer files including templates.
• Develop analytic tools as necessary to assess current performance and determine areas targeted for improved process improvement activities.
• Lead a team in proactively identifying any failure points or barriers and guides the team to identify and implement solutions.
• Initiate interdisciplinary teams as indicated for problem solving and serve as a positive catalyst in group settings.
• Review, analyze and evaluate accomplishment of overall systems by reviewing reports, available data, studies, projects, information provided by support personnel, contractors, and/or other external agencies.
• Develop and maintain databases and statistics related to the VADHS Performance Improvement Program, Continuous Readiness Program for regulatory compliance/accreditation and the External Peer Review Program (EPRP).
• Provide direct program and management assistance to all programs under QMS including but not limited to the Protected Peer Review Program, Patient Safety Program, Risk Management Program, External Peer Review Program, Administrative Investigation Boards/Fact Findings, and the Continuous Readiness and Regulatory Compliance Program for the medical center and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Work with senior leadership as a change agent in assuring, directing, and performing the steps necessary to create business cases based on objective data within the frame of Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma.

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The DCQM provides executive leadership and direct supervision over the following areas: Accreditation, Risk Management, External Peer Review, and Patient Safety. Works towards achievement of high quality, safety, and cost effective evidence based outcomes on a continual journey of a high reliability organization. Collaborates with both administrative and clinical services to monitor quality and safety within the service and medical center. Ensures processes are in place for continued accreditation readiness and participates in rounds to survey clinical departments. Functions as facilitator in implementing action plans and process improvement strategies at services and medical center for follow up to include regular progress reports. Reviews quality data for trends and early intervention. Applies clinical performance improvement methods, collects outcome data related to policy, procedure, and regulatory compliance and in collaboration with management, initiates performance improvement monitoring projects. Utilizes data and comparative analytical processes in recommending design and implementation of innovative programs to improve service excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance to patient care and regulatory standards. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Provides executive input in the strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning, and policy development for local and network efforts.
2. Utilizes current trends and relevant theories in an analytical framework to design/modify, implement, and measure integrated programs and activities to achieve clinical and administrative goals of the medical center and/or network. Evaluates outcomes against strategic priorities.
3. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing an integrated program.
4. Consultant to medical center staff and greater community in areas of expertise.
5. Demonstrates expert practice that goes beyond the unit to encompass a program, an entire service, or across service lines and improves clinical outcomes.
6. Develops and implements strategies to address care quality problems for patients.
7. Develops/reviews Nursing Service/Medical Center Policies, procedures and standards as appropriate.
8. Demonstrates grade-appropriate, consistent critical thinking skills.

• Performs duties associated with the administration of the quality assurance provisions of contracts by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data.
• Serves as a member of a multi-functional or technical team. Responsible for implementing the overall Quality Program for a diversity of products and services in support of U.S. Government acquisition at one or more supplier’s facilities.
• Ensures contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world.
• Independently performs audits/surveillance of contractor’s processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.
• Investigates and provides data on customer complaints/concerns regarding contractor’s quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction.
• Provides technical support to all other DCMA team members, assisting in the analysis of contract related issues to determine the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.

• Schedules inspection visits around adoptee availability and travels long distances to inspect multiple locations, which require significant driving Class A or B trucks and towing horse trailers.
• Ensures safe handling practices are followed while working with animals inside a facility, loading and unloading, and during all elements of transportation.
• Identifies animal health issues and directs adoptees in compliance with all animal health, welfare, and safety standards. Provides direction in proper nutrition, health, and overall care.
• Develops goals, objectives, strategies, and solutions to reconcile or resolve complex issues, conditions, and problems related to wild horse and burro programs.
• Prepares reports and summaries regarding program compliance, progress, animal welfare, facility management data, placement statistics, outreach, etc.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform management decisions, reporting requirements, and to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Presents facts to the public on all aspects of the Wild Horse and Burro Program from policy documents in a professional manner with clear verbal and written messaging.
• Collaborates with local communities, schools, advocacy groups, government agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations to educate the public about wild horse and burro management.

• Schedules inspection visits around adoptee availability and travels long distances to inspect multiple locations, which require significant driving Class A or B trucks and towing horse trailers.
• Ensures safe handling practices are followed while working with animals inside a facility, loading and unloading, and during all elements of transportation.
• Identifies animal health issues and directs adoptees in compliance with all animal health, welfare, and safety standards. Provides direction in proper nutrition, health, and overall care.
• Develops goals, objectives, strategies, and solutions to reconcile or resolve complex issues, conditions, and problems related to wild horse and burro programs.
• Prepares reports and summaries regarding program compliance, progress, animal welfare, facility management data, placement statistics, outreach, etc.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform management decisions, reporting requirements, and to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Presents facts to the public on all aspects of the Wild Horse and Burro Program from policy documents in a professional manner with clear verbal and written messaging.
• Collaborates with local communities, schools, advocacy groups, government agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations to educate the public about wild horse and burro management.

• You will interpret technical documents (e.g., sketches, schematics [electrical, hydraulic], shop repair orders, blue prints) to verify all repairs and maintenance are completed within schedule.
• You will inspect heavy mobile equipment to determine specific accuracies, sensitivity, and precise tolerances throughout the systems.
• You will identify deficiencies which prevent the safe operation of heavy mobile equipment.
• You will test functionality of heavy mobile equipment after all repairs are complete.
• You will confirm that equipment component's measurements are precise and fit correctly with connecting parts.

Serve as a recognized national expert and consultant with a high level of technical knowledge and professional expertise concerning state-of-the art aircraft simulation of all aircraft with full and final responsibility for technical decisions relating to:

1. Simulation hardware including control loading, motion and visual systems.
2. Simulation software including simulator and visual data base programming.
3. Evaluation of aircraft Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) in
accordance with agency regulations and standards.
4. Upgrading previously approved simulation equipment to the standards set
forth in the agency’s simulation plan and other directives.

Concentrates principally on the day-to-day operations of the assigned section and on monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating highly complex operational problems that have a major impact on agency mission. Recommends, coordinates, evaluates, and monitors progress on high priority Flight Standards Service aircraft simulation projects. Reviews and evaluates or provides for the review and evaluation of the results of such projects to determine the applicability to responsibilities of the Training Simulation Group and recommends their incorporation into rules, regulations, policies, standards, programs and procedures, as appropriate, and coordinates the participation of other responsible personnel. Serves as a technical advisor and or member of a Flight Standardization Board or a Flight Operations Evaluation Board to address pilot training and qualification requirements and, aircraft certification requirements, Publishes guidelines for national use in approving air carrier and operator training programs.

Reviews and ensures the adequacy of safety regulatory material developed by the Flight Standards Service that relate to aircraft simulation. Provides advice for rulemaking and recommends the development of new or amended rules, regulations, standards, or other regulatory material, as required, and the discontinuance of those no longer considered appropriate or necessary.

Serves an aviation safety inspector responsible for reviewing and evaluating, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations related to assigned technical programs to assure that they have kept pace with the directed needs and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Evaluates regulatory petitions or proposals from within or outside the agency, and recommends the development of new or amended rules, regulations, or other regulatory material, and the discontinuance of rules and regulations no longer considered necessary.

Assists and represents the Training Simulation Group manager and the Flight Standards Service in coordination with the other flight standards elements relating to aircraft simulation development efforts of the agency. Has full authority to act and speak for the Training Simulation Group and the Division within the limits of established policy when representing the agency. Participates in planning, consolidating, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating programs, special assignments, and activities of the Training Simulation Group staff relative to complex and special programs involving FSTDs evaluation, approval and use and other high priority staff programs.

Leads highly technical aircraft simulation projects with the Department of Transportation, private industry simulation users and manufacturers and other governmental agencies.

Develops operational policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards, and other applicable standards in support of assigned programs. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned program areas.

• Serve as the Workflow Manager and as the Primary DHN W Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) Manager.
• Responsible for office tasks and staff level guidance to monitor the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports, policy directives, correspondence, internal and external taskers and training.
• Direct and overseee operations of administration and management functions for DHN W to include workflow management, correspondence management, records management, publications management, and policy management.
• Ensure compliance with the Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, including the legal, regulatory, policy and established processes.
• Develop and implement ETMS2 policies and business practices for the DHN W.
• Plan, develop, and implement policies covering all aspects of the DHN W Directorate’s workflow/correspondence management operations to meet Directorate goals and objectives.
• Review and disseminate administrative directives and policies issued by DHN W, DHA, DoD, and other governmental organizations.
• Participate in identifying and resolving problems arising from internal directives, plans and policies emanating from within the DHN W to ensure conformance with existing policies and directives.
• Serve as the proponent for administrative process development to define and improve continuity of operations.

• If selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Performs duties associated with the administration of the quality assurance provisions of contracts by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based surveillance program and assessment plan.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data.
• Serves as a member of a multi-functional or technical team. Responsible for implementing the overall Quality Program for a diversity of products and services in support of U.S. Government acquisition at one or more suppliers facilities.
• Ensures contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world.
• Independently performs audits/surveillance of contractors processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.
• Investigates and provides data on customer complaints/concerns regarding contractors quality performance and processes which impact user satisfaction.
• Provides technical support to all other DCMA team members, assisting in the analysis of contract related issues to determine the best course of action to support the contractor and customers.

• Plans/executes engineering and technical functions related to engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Develops and/or implements agency engineering and quality assurance policies, tools, and training program.
• Provides authoritative guidance and advice to management, customers, and Quality Assurance Specialists in functional area of expertise.
• Resolves complex technical problems associated with surveillance of major, critical contracts for program life cycle stages, next generation equipment, or DoD Weapon Systems