Quality Assurance Specialist (Materials Management)
What you'd do
The incumbent is responsible for implementing the objectives and standards of the Department's Quality Assurance Program. This includes applying departmental policies and procedures related to standard operating procedures, inspection protocols, document management, workplace safety, infection control, and training validation and verification. The incumbent also reviews SOPs and work instructions and recommends improvements to support continuous enhancement of all Quality Assurance activities.
Major duties
Implement the criteria and goals of the Department's Quality Assurance Program. Implement departmental policies for SOP standards, inspection protocols, document management, workplace safety and infection control and training validation and verification. Analyze and evaluate MMESD programs and operations for effectiveness and achievement of organizational goals; analyzes quality data, identify trends, and develop reporting formats and recommendations; and analyzes the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of quality assurance activities and work processes. Monitor MMESD operations to ensure compliance with procedures, specifications, and safety requirements. Participate in the development of departmental safety programs and assists in preparing reports related to safety, quality, technical, and medical performance. Represent MMESD on the Clinical Center Environmental Safety Committee and represents MMESD on the Infection Control Committee.
What you need to qualify
You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Ensuring compliance with established processes and procedures used by the staff to perform needed services; 2.) conducting checks in shipping and receiving areas for compliance to standards and SOPs; 3.) identifying trends and weaknesses, and making recommendations for products and services changes; 4.) and identifying opportunities for improvement through analysis of performance data, internal audit results, external reviews, incident reports, customer input, and other sources of information. OR Completion of a PhD degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LLM degree, with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields if related to the position. OR A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13004943
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