Total 675 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies

• 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.

As a Public Health Advisor you will:

• Serve as senior level evaluator and conducts complex evaluation studies on one-of-a­ kind or controversial operating public health programs having far-reaching bureau or departmentwide impact.
• Lead the development of nationwide (or comparable scope) program operations and initiatives for assigned operating public health programs.
• Develops and implements strategies and plans for meeting national program objectives. Identifies and evaluates information, data requirements, and resources to establish priorities and to maintain capacity to respond to internal and external demands.
• c. Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and/or monitors collaborative agreements, contracts, and/or memorandum of agreement. Coordinates overall administrative and program activities to ensure successful program execution.

• Plans and organizes all air traffic control tower activities; responsible for administration, operation, and training for the facility and assigned personnel.
• Assigns duties to subordinate air traffic controller personnel.
• Recommends assignment of, define and delegate authority to, shift supervisors.
• Subordinate air traffic controllers are relied upon to perform their duties independently with general supervision from the Supervisor.
• Reviews standards, decisions, and operating methods of subordinates and minimizes inequities among crews.
• Performs duties in all control tower and radar/non-radar approach control positions.
• Works rotating shift in any of the above facilities as necessary.
• Ensures adequate separation of all air traffic; issue clearances and information in accordance with current regulations to aircraft operating under visual and instrument flight rules.
• Serves as Technical On-Site Representative (TOR) to the terminal NAS Radar Approach Control facility.
• Responsible for overall management of the tower automation system within the facility, being the primary contact in dealing with the radar facility/FAA organizations and activities in matters dealing with system automation.
• Ensures the Huachuca tower NAS automation system operates in accordance with current FAA configuration management directives, procedures and technical standards.

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

ASIs at the FG-13 level issue certificates to and monitor (1) a large and complex aviation organization or (2) a number of smaller organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one. They are the primary contact point with the aviation organization(s). They may decide on issuance of the original certificates. They evaluate and decide upon proposals to change the authorized programs of the organizations. They continuously monitor the activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices.

FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following:

1. Commercially operated aircraft or and the complex avionics equipment associated with such aircraft;
2. A variety of maintenance operations with diverse types of aircraft; or
3. Novel and complex aviation operations.

FG-13 employees plan and conduct their assignments with substantial technical independence. They receive administrative and policy guidance from their supervisors and policy makers. They also obtain technical advice from higher-level inspectors who are experts on a particular type of aircraft or who have overall program responsibility. They independently plan and carry out a work program to meet the needs and monitor the activities of the organizations for which they have certification responsibility. The scope and complexity of the work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations.

The ASI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the line of business mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility.

The ASI 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.

Guidelines and precedents are frequently inadequate for dealing with novel or complex operations. FG-13 employees understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the intent of the regulations.

ASIs at the FG-13 level participate extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly complex air carrier operations where principal program responsibility is vested in an aviation safety inspector of higher grade. These FG-13 employees have broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals.

The ASI provides guidance to field level staff to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique problems, with the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems.

The ASI keeps management informed of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness of completed staff work. Provides staff assistance and serves as advisor to the manager on all matters pertaining to assigned tasking. Assists Safety Assurance ASIs, aviation safety technicians, and others on queries that are technical or guidance related.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED(SBSE) DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Small Business Self-Employed Campus Exam/AUR Ops

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you

• Plans and conducts independent limited examinations and related investigations of a variety of individual and business taxpayers involving complex tax issues and accounting records and typical methods.
• Classifies and screens individual and business tax returns and allowance cases showing changes in tax liability and selects those which have the highest potential for audit.
• Classifies returns received as the result of transfer, special handling requirements, or collateral requests.
• Reviews Collection referrals and Criminal Investigation referrals for examination potential.
• Advises taxpayers of his/her rights as defined in the examination and appeal guidelines, the actual examination procedures, and an explanation of current tax and reporting responsibilities and the importance and benefit of meeting future responsibilities.
• Identifies issues to be pursued based on large, unusual or questionable items that produce a significant tax or compliance effect and utilizes the tax law and facts needed to resolve them. Recognizes indicators of fraudulent activity and develops appropriate referrals.

• Assist in conducting meetings, briefings, training sessions, or conferences to express quality assurance issues or concepts in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
• Convey quality assurance information using a variety of written formats and techniques to audiences with a varying level of knowledge on the subject.
• Assist in identifying for corrective action deficiencies caused by improper storage methods, extended periods of storage, or inherent deterioration characteristics of the material.
• Assist in reading, interpreting and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, and/or technical manuals.
• Assist in identifying inadequacies and recommending corrective action.
• Assist in verifying that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance.
• Assist in verifying product quality using sampling inspection or, when appropriate to the characteristics involved or pertinent quality history, more intensive product inspection techniques.

The Aviation Safety Inspector is assigned to the Operations Branch of the Air Transportation Division, Office of Safety Standards within Flight Standards Service. The incumbent is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with 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 all matters related to Air Carrier Operations safety issues.

Serves as 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 needs to which they were directed 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.

Responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding assigned technical programs for original petitions for exemptions and analysis of technical input from other employees within Flight Standards. Also, the incumbent coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards Organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response. Since exemptions are rulemaking documents, this review may include coordination with the Office of General Counsel so that the denial, grant or disposition of petition for rulemaking will withstand a legal challenge. Technical inputs must be reviewed for completeness and respond to all aspects of an exemption petition.

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas to include evaluation and analysis. Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to certification, inspection, surveillance and operation of assigned program areas. Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Assures effective coordination of assigned programs and activities with Safety Assurance offices, other organizational segments of the Division, the Agency and organizations outside of the agency.

Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, and International Civil. Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs operations, facilities, and equipment. Conducts or participates in group or team meetings which include representatives of other government agencies, the aviation industry, aviation organizations, state, municipal and foreign governments where assigned programs and responsibilities are involved. 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.

The Inspector often engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs. Represents the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs.

Provides technical support and conducts research for internal stakeholders related to a variety of issues.

• You will monitor contractor compliance to the navy coatings and corrosion control requirements to a multitude of SSPC/NACE specifications and navy standards.
• You will perform procedure reviews, conduct independent surveys and corrosion control focused audits.
• You will provide in-process inspections and evaluations and perform other duties as directed.
• You will review and monitor contractor systems for certification requirements, in process control procedures, new coating application and surface preparation equipment.
• You will monitor contractor engineering intervention of subject related coatings issues, review contractor's coatings application procedures and measure and evaluate a variety of acceptance standards to contract requirements.
• You will provide on-site technical assistance to SUPSHIPGC project offices, various NAVSEA departments and product assurance divisions as directed.
• You will assist in maintaining the SUPSHIPGC training program by training surveillance branch personnel in coating focused audit methods, new process methods and NBPI training when requested.
• You will perform corrosion control focused surveys of SUPSHIP cognizant shipbuilding contracts.
• You will assist in developing, conducting and reviewing internal training programs within the technical, industrial professional specialties and area of expertise.
• You will function as Quality Assurance Representative for SUPSHIP at remote Contractor facilities and may be required to work or assist in other branch divisions of the Quality Assurance department as the workload dictates.

• Review and analyze plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the project to ensure the feasibility of the construction aspects prior to start of work.
• Confer with engineers and contractor personnel to coordinate QA work especially inspections and training.
• Review schedules for delivery and installation of materials and equipment, making recommendations on methods of expediting and follow-up.
• Perform and oversee field quality assurance tests.
• Perform preliminary designs analysis and initial cost estimates as required to determine the desirability of changes or proposed solutions to problems encountered in construction.
• Recommend acceptance/rejection of deviations/substitutions proposed by the contractor, with appropriate credit to the government.
• Assist in investigating situations that required changes or that involve disputes with the contractor; drafts findings of fact on changes.
• Interpret plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion.

• Review and analyze plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the project to ensure the feasibility of the construction aspects prior to start of work.
• Confer with engineers and contractor personnel to coordinate QA work especially inspections and training.
• Review schedules for delivery and installation of materials and equipment, making recommendations on methods of expediting and follow-up.
• Perform and oversee field quality assurance tests.
• Perform preliminary designs analysis and initial cost estimates as required to determine the desirability of changes or proposed solutions to problems encountered in construction.
• Recommend acceptance/rejection of deviations/substitutions proposed by the contractor, with appropriate credit to the government.
• Assist in investigating situations that required changes or that involve disputes with the contractor; drafts findings of fact on changes.
• Interpret plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion.

• Responsible for the security and safety of the facility, barracks, and Soldiers.
• Serves as the Personnel Control Facility and United States Army Garrison 24-hour Information, Knowledge and Support staff duty desk officer in support of 1000 assigned personnel and their families
• Ensures accountability of all personnel assigned to the US Army Personnel Control Facility.
• Escorts military personnel to and from all associated appointments for purposes of release from military service or further processing.
• Enter and retrieve data from various automated equipment using various software programs.

As a Public Health Advisor, you will:

• Analyze existing or proposed systems, strategies, services, or other health-related matters;
• Provide technical advice and assistance in managing, and evaluating grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other awards;
• Plan, develop, and implement public health and/or school health programs in collaboration with local, state, other Federal and/or international governments and various public, non-profit, and private and health-related organizations;
• Establish systematic methods for program execution and advocacy that includes the identification of objectives, evaluation criteria, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements;
• Conduct and assist in the development and delivery of training courses (e.g., community planning, prevention and intervention, outreach strategies, data collection, etc.);
• Establish and maintain liaison with health and education professionals for the purpose of promoting programs of major impact and consequence;
• Review congressional and legislative actions; assess impact on public health and/or school health program activities, initiatives, and policies; and initiates action accordingly.