Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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• You will serve as the Division Head for the Quality Management Department at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC).
• You will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing the full spectrum of the command's Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs.
• You will serve as the principal advisor to leadership on all quality assurance matters, acting as the administrator and executor of the enterprise-wide Quality Management System.
• You will develop and implement the strategic vision and long-range objectives for the QMS.
• You will provide leadership and technical expertise for all quality programs, ensuring that products and processes, including the manufacture of complex naval propellers, comply with all technical standards and ISO-9001 requirements.
• You will serve as the technical authority on ISO-9001 compliance, lead complex external registrar audits, and manage root cause analysis for major non-conformances.
• You will lead investigations into critical quality failures and drive systemic continuous improvement initiatives and present findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership to enhance quality across the command.
• You will plan and direct the work of subordinates in the quality assessment, materials testing, and program administration branches.
• You will manage all personnel functions, including evaluating performance, making hiring decisions, and fostering employee development.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is a designated Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). You must sign a three-year tenure agreement prior to assuming the position unless a tenure waiver is approved.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing and providing technical oversight of comprehensive quality assurance programs within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.

Specialized experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Applying quality assurance concepts and methodologies, such as those within an ISO-9001 framework, to sustain a Quality Management System (QMS) in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Leading or serving as a primary liaison for internal or external quality audits, coordinating responses, or managing corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Providing technical oversight of quality control activities related to manufacturing processes such as materials testing, welding, or non-destructive testing.
• Leading teams or projects to analyze quality problems, perform root cause analysis, or implement process improvements using methodologies like statistical process control or Lean Six Sigma.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

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https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1900/quality-assurance-series-1910/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Demonstration Project Business & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-04 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

This position has a control point; thus the salary range may be capped at GS-15, step 05, which is equivalent to $184,760. If you're current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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