Lead Quality Assurance Specialist (Chemicals)

Summary2025 GS Salaries, if selected for: Hawaii: $110,020 - $143,027Guam: $105,383 - $137,000See below for more important information regarding this job. Duties Help Planning, developing and applying of methods for the control and analysis of quality systems implemented to assure that the movement and storage of all fuels in the theater are accomplished. Performing quality surveillance at petroleum facilities throughout the designated region. Providing guidance and having significant decision authority in the management of quality programs and disposition of all types of fuels.

Formulating and directing local policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that petroleum products/services are inspected and accepted, received, stored and shipped. Ensures petroleum products stored and shipped by the U. S. Government and contractors fully comply with specification, contract, and/or U. S Government requirements. Evaluating the effectiveness of subordinate field offices, and military installations in ensuring that petroleum products and/or services inspected and accepted, received, and stored properly. Requirements Help Conditions of employmentMust be a U. S. citizenTour of Duty: Set ScheduleSecurity Requirements:

Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret AccessAppointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedBargaining Unit Status: NoFinancial Disclosure: RequiredPre-Employment Physical: RequiredExpeditionary Civilian (EC): This position is Emergency EssentialDefense Acquisition Workforce position: Incumbent must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Additional Info below. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position.

The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis. You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility. Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length: Guam - Yes, 24 Months | Hawaii - Yes, 36 MonthsQualificationsTo qualify for a Lead Quality Assurance Specialist (Chemicals), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable Specialized Experience IncludesLeading a team in reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. , Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Work Environment: Work is outside and subject in all cases. The incumbent is expected to enforce and observe all applicable safety precautions including the use of personal protective equipment and devices. The QAS works in the vicinity of explosive petroleum products, toxic laboratory chemicals, and toxic fuel additives. Will be required to work extended overtime periods in all types of environments. Physical Demands:

Although approximately 40% of the work is performed in an office setting, extensive TDY trips are required resulting in continuous environmental changes. The TDY trips are required for the purpose of on-site inspection of contractor loading/discharging facilities (service/procurement) for petroleum products, gases and oil, and into-plane contract locations. The proceeding includes arduous physical activities, i. e. , climbing onto and into tanks up to 60 feet high and accessing petroleum tanks via gangways. Physical examination is required, both as a condition of employment as well as on a recurring annual basis.

EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional informationADDITIONAL OVERSEAS INFORMATION: For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information in the following link: http: //www. dla. mil/Careers/Programs/overseas. aspxU. S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a U. S. citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws. Guam Non-Foreign OCONUS Information:

Cost of Living Allowance and Non-Foreign Post Differential may be authorized upon determination of eligibility. Please review the following link for additional information: https: //www. opm. gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/. Hawaii Non-Foreign OCONUS Information: It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying. For information about the cost of living and many other important items to consider visit: http: //www. hvcb. org. Defense Acquisition Position: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner acquisition certification within required timeframes.

Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http: //www. dla. mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef. pdfReemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https: //www. esd. whs. mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300. PDFInformation for Veterans is available at: https: //www. dla. mil/Careers/Programs/.

As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana.

DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. 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. Help 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.

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