Total 18 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in San Antonio, Texas

• 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.

• Provide technical advice to Resident Office staff on both technical and administrative matters.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer the need for preparation for joint, pre-final, and final inspections.
• Discuss details of construction with Contractor personnel; authorizes changes and coordinates such authorizations with the Resident Engineer.
• Discuss the requirements for shop drawings, progress schedules, plans, and other pertinent data with the Contractor.
• Review all Contractors’ safety plans and advise Resident Engineer of identified deficiencies and provides recommendations for rectification.

The PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The PAI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The PAI provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to Federal aviation Administration (FAA) policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

Advises other inspectors of major changes in the operation of the aircraft; Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft; Evaluates new training methods and equipment (e.g., simulators) for initial certification; Serves on national boards that determine the minimum equipment necessary to operate a particular type of aircraft safely; and Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft. Develops plans to resolve problems.

As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over a major air carrier with very extensive and complex avionics. Analyzes flight involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and freight service; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities which are equipped and staffed to handle the latest and most sophisticated turbojet aircraft and associated systems. This level includes responsibility for nationally and internationally prominent carriers who operate the largest, most advanced fleets of turbojet aircraft in the industry

The PAI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.

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.

• Lead and manage a branch performing a variety of quality assurance oversight functions of production operations in a highly industrialized depot complex.
• Engage in the maintenance, repair, and/or overhaul of rotary wing aircraft, assemblies, sub-assemblies, accessories, components, and parts in accordance with the Depot Maintenance Concept.
• Provide technical and administrative guidance to subordinates related to meeting the rotary-wing aircraft depot overhaul quality assurance concepts.
• Recommend and/or direct changes deemed necessary because of unforeseen developments or mission changes.
• Conduct efforts to assure work is accomplished effectively, solve technical and management problems, and make recommendations for improvement to methods.
• Monitor the accomplishment of assignments and a wide variety of projects, reviewing and evaluating programs during execution and utilization.

• 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

• 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.

The Quality Management Consultant, Registered Nurse collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care of all areas included within assignments. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Leads efforts with management and within the Shared Governance Structure to alleviate identified health care disparities across diverse patient populations. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.

The QM Consultant, Registered Nurse is responsible for the documented outcomes at the program, service, and organizational level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. A key aspect of the role will be tracking, analyzing, and trending patient safety outcomes, process improvements, and continuous readiness activities in patient care, services, and organizational functions. The QPS RN will serve as a subject matter expert providing consultations for problem solving and organizational issues. The QPS RN will serve as a representative on various facility-wide and service specific committees. The QPS RN is responsible for participation in and the management and oversight of programs related to patient safety, continuous survey readiness, performance improvement, data collection, data analysis, and data reporting.

The Registered nurse has knowledge regarding conducting and reporting quality improvement measures, including a sound knowledge of accreditation programs such as: Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Faciliti.es (CARF), The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Ascellon Long-Term Care Survey Group, College of American Pathologists, American Association of Blood Banks, FDA, Commission on Cancer Program, and Comprehensive Homeless Center.

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

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Performs in-process and final acceptance inspections on welding and metallizing operations of aircraft, and aircraft engines, components and fabricated parts.
• Monitors the processes and procedures utilized during welding and metal spray tasks.
• Assures the current certification of welding personnel.
• Initiates reports on discrepancies and/or excessive processing to shop supervisor and other personnel, making available own expertise in effecting corrective actions.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of statistical records, charts and reports to provide quality feedback data.