Total 78 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Laughlin AFB, Texas

The ASI-PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or
functions. The ASI-PAI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or
other work. The ASI-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 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
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-PAI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the
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.
incumbent understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the intent of
the regulations.

Contacts are frequently with owners and top managers of aviation corporations and involve
negotiating and resolving the full range of issues and problems that confront aviation organizations.
Occasionally issues are controversial, arousing considerable public interest.

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. 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.

The ASI is expected to follow established laws, order, policies and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work adjectives but is allowed discretion to develop new or innovative approaches.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Inspects hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, special cargo documentation and packaging in accordance with applicable DoD, AF, AMC and civilian directives.
• Performs comprehensive inventories ensuring the protection of resources and executes a broad range of specific storage assignments as directed by AF and civilian directives.
• Performs tasks involved in receiving and shipping items.
• Drives one or more types of vehicles/equipment, such as pickup, panel, flatbed trucks and forklifts, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less. Operates Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) including 10K AT forklifts and 25K/60K Loaders.

• 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.

This position is on the front-line at U.S. ports with other federal agencies playing a crucial role in protecting America's families from unsafe consumer products. The Office is primarily comprised of Compliance Investigators that are required to work remotely full-time from home, but spend substantial time at port locations across the country.

Duties include: 

• On-site import surveillance
• Conducting follow-up investigation of importing firms to determine the extent and magnitude of a firm's importation of hazardous products
• Handling compliance enforcement duties
• Working to enhance CPSC's relationship with local port officials, brokers, and industry by providing expert advice and training regarding CPSC regulations and enforcement issues
• Manage individual case investigation and personally conduct nationwide investigations involving suspect importers, based on information developed at the local ports.

• Guide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on resolving noncompliance issues and implementing corrective actions effectively.
• Provide guidance to dining facility staff on the proper care, use, and maintenance of food service equipment to maintain efficiency.
• Advise on equipment upgrades and modernization efforts to enhance dining facility functionality.
• Analyze statistical data to compile quarterly Food Cost and Feeding Strength Summary Reports for program oversight.
• Inspect food preparation processes to verify meal quality, progressive cookery, and plate waste management.
• Conduct compliance evaluations of dining facilities to ensure adherence to contractual, regulatory, and operational standards.

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 57th Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight (OSA). To provide air traffic control (ATC) services to military and civilian aircraft operating in a RADAR environment using instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) providing for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic. To provide non-radar services in allocated airspace in the event of radar outages.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 57 Operations Support Squadron, ensuring that Nellis Air Traffic Control Facility complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Represents the 57 Operations Support Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
• Provides leadership and mentoring to all assigned air traffic control personnel
• Maintains certification requirements

Summary Continued:
and a base-wide population motivation training program in fire prevention. Supervises a small subordinate staff (typically less than 5 positions with at least one civilian).

Duties
1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.
2. As the Assistant Chief of Technical Services, participates in the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention program at the installation. Plans, administers, and supervises the fire prevention education program.
3. Reviews construction and modification plans, confers with engineers, and provides technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria
4. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a small subordinate staff with at least one civilian position.

• Plans, organizes, and executes a wide range of complex activities for the Group Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP), and the Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Develops, integrates, and directs the Group planning activities.
• Manages the integration of multi-discipline resources necessary to support Group-wide tasks and projects.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Group Inspector General (IG) Inspections, ensuring that the commander's
• inspection program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets command intent and satisfies customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Summary continued
Supervises a small subordinate staff (typically less than 5 positions with at least one civilian).

Duties:
1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. As the Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention, participates in the administration and planning of a comprehensive fire prevention program at the installation.

2. Plans, administers, and supervises the fire prevention education program. Coordinates public relations activities and uses the news media to promote fire safety.

3. Reviews construction and modification plans, confers with engineers, and provides technical/functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria.

4. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a small subordinate staff with at least one civilian position.

1. Serve as senior team member in quality assurance staff assistance visits and oversight inspections.
2. Plan, schedule, and facilitate Quality Assurance Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) and Oversight inspection (OJ) events within schedules and priorities set by higher management.
3. Identify systemic issues or processes that require further analysis and improvement.
4. Serve as the team subject matter expert on site visits to other Air Logistics Centers, Product Centers, Test Centers, other government organizations and/or contractor facilities to observe applications of repair, manufacturing, overhaul technologies, administrative and support processes.

As an QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1910-11, you will:

• Determine the proficiency and qualifications of certified personnel.
• Make decisions and recommendations on technical concerns presented by supervisors.
• Ensure that quality considerations are addressed and requirements achieved for all aircraft maintenance work and support functions to ensure end items perform as intended with reliability.
• Serve as the Quality Assurance Specialist for the planning, implementation and execution of a quality assurance program that includes the full range of quality principles, concepts, inspection techniques, surveillance and evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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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.

• Lead a team of trades and/or labor workers.
• Perform nonsupervisory munitions surveillance work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led.
• Prioritize, assign, and oversee explosive operations and managerial functions across the full spectrum of Munitions activities.
• Administer critically enforced mandated programs within the Missile Maintenance Group designed to uphold safety, security, and accountability of personnel and critical resources.

• Performs Major Command (MAJCOM)-level inspector duties for formal inspections covering a wide array of nuclear and conventional operational mission and mission support tasks.
• Ensures MAJCOM, non-appropriated fund (NAF), and unit-level resource management policy and procedures guidance complies with existing laws, instructions, and regulations pertaining to operational and management (O&M) engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of electrical circuits, equipment, and infrastructure systems with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Evaluates unit installations, repair, and maintenance of lightning protection systems, munitions/weapons storage area electrical systems and other large commercial and industrial electrical systems with complex problems and extensive repairs.
• Evaluates work related to construction management, design, and programming/base development functions for compliance with existing laws, instructions, and regulations.
• Assesses unit compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to provide trained and qualified Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Command and Control (C2) warriors to augment MAJCOM deployable AOCs worldwide at the operational level of war. The state mission is to provide support to civil authorities, as directed by the Governor, for disaster relief, public safety, search and rescue, and civil defense, and Continuity of Operations. Must be trained and ready to function in a senior level position in a coalition AOC reporting to the C/JFACC at the 3-star level. Accordingly, must direct all actions that prepare unit members to perform at the operational level of war in an AOC. Responsibility to possess a working knowledge of all Air Force Weapon Systems and their capabilities, as well as a clear understanding of the systems and capabilities of other DOD components, NATO nations, and other coalition partners. This mastery level knowledge is required to sustain the development and execution of a daily Air Tasking Order for a minimum of 30 days at 500 missions per day. Due to the unique mission of the, C-MAJCOM, this PD cannot be used in any other organization.

• Determines squadron goals for long- and short-range planning and execution of all programs.
• Accomplishes, through subordinate supervisors, the mission training program.
• Provides direction and leadership to unit members, including full-time air technicians and AGRs as well as traditional Guardsmen.
• Directs organizational mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections.
• There is frequent contact with senior leadership in, AMC, PACAF, TACC, NGB, and state JFHQ, often to establish policy or to advance unit operational initiatives to include reachback and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).
• Performs other duties as assigned.