Total 58 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in China Lake, 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.

• 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 action, 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 non-compliance, or if 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.

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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

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.

Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

As an Auditor (Performance), you will:

- Conduct complex managerial and financial audits and special assignments to assess program efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with program laws, regulations and other provisions.
- Conduct valid and reliable research to analyze internal and external information to assess risk factors and identify high-risk areas.
- Document in audit work papers the results of audit review, using correct formats, including source, purpose, conclusion, and results.
- Identify and use complex specialized audit techniques to achieve audit objectives and identify appropriate statistical sampling methods, quantitative methods, and computer technology.
- Conduct effective meetings and conferences with auditees at all levels, including executive management.

• 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.

As an Investigative Analyst (Polygraph Examiner Quality Reviewer), your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing and conducting polygraph examinations of investigative subjects identified in support of agency field offices.
• Identifying information and report polygraph conclusions for potentially pre-disqualifying misconduct described by an applicant assisting agency in determining an applicants' eligibility.
• Verifying applicant statements using polygraph disciplines to support adjudicative decisions by agency for the eligibility of applicants requiring public trust and access to national security.
• Advising various Staff Coordinators, Polygraph Program Manager, and Section Chief regarding polygraph operations and operations policy.
• Performing polygraph quality control (QC) review of DEA polygraph examinations and/or perform polygraph examinations.

As an Investigative Analyst (Polygraph Examiner Quality Reviewer), your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing and conducting polygraph examinations of investigative subjects identified in support of agency field offices.
• Identifying information and report polygraph conclusions for potentially pre-disqualifying misconduct described by an applicant assisting agency in determining an applicants' eligibility.
• Verifying applicant statements using polygraph disciplines to support adjudicative decisions by agency for the eligibility of applicants requiring public trust and access to national security.
• Advising various Staff Coordinators, Polygraph Program Manager, and Section Chief regarding polygraph operations and operations policy.
• Performing polygraph quality control (QC) review of DEA polygraph examinations and/or perform polygraph examinations.

• You will conduct On The Job Training (OJT) with student air traffic controllers, ensuring safe, proper application of service while instructing the students in techniques and procedures.
• You will coordinate and supervise the control of aircraft operating within Miramar's Class Bravo airspace and aircraft and vehicular traffic operating on runways, taxiways, and other designated areas of the airfield.
• You will determine the primary runway based upon published procedures, air traffic volume, airport surface condition, and prevailing weather.
• You will maintain continual operation of the airport movement surfaces to ensure pedestrian, vehicle, and aircraft compliance with operating rules.
• You will coordinate the arrival or departure instructions issued between the Control Tower, Radar Final Controller, or Arrival/Departure Controller.

• 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.