CIVIL ENGINEER QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST, 13 SWS WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) at Clear Space Force Station (Alaska) is searching for a Civil Engineer Quality Assurance Specialist (NH-1910-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Purposes of this position is to perform quality assurance evaluations of contractor work involved in the inspection, evaluation, deficiency and trend analysis, configuration control, time compliance, technical order publications management, production analysis, training support, monitoring of expenditures for maintenance and operations in support of the Upgraded Early Warning Radar and the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) and all associated ancillary equipment. Ideal Candidate: Extensive background in Air Force Civil Engineering, facility, infrastructure, power production. Focus is in relevant CE experience rather than QA. Need to be able to evaluate, recommend and draft CE projects in addition to monitoring contractor performance. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge and application of quality assurance/control methods, principles and practices, including statistical and sampling techniques to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs involving the maintenance and operation of Phased Array Radars and LRDR to include power production and distribution, facility systems, communications, and the site logistical support system. 2. Thorough knowledge of maintenance, operation diesel power production and electrical distribution systems, fuel handling, usage, storage, and related safety practices, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning, compressed air, environmental controls, radar cooling, and auxiliary systems; service platforms, elevator, service hoists, EMP/RFI shielding and doors, building hardware, and other installed equipment; and work order scheduling and management. 3. Working knowledge of test equipment, maintenance techniques and procedures related to organizational/field maintenance of heavy ground radar systems. 4. Skill in the operation of phased array radars and hardware support systems. 5. Ability to make/accept/reject decisions on contractor performance based on quality assurance principles. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to make presentations and recommendations to contractors and military personnel at various command levels. 7. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. 8. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. citizen. * Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. * Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. * PCS and incentives are available. * May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. . * May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. * This position is not eligible for telework. * In addition to work performed in an office setting, work may involve exposure to the elements, extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and/or bending and climbing to observe contract work performance or processes. * Work may be performed inside or outside and at times may be in close proximity to high voltage, low-level radio frequency emissions, loud equipment, and working at heights up to 110 feet. * Work may involve the use of appropriate protective clothing and safety gear. Work may be required in extreme winter conditions. * The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. * This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, Screening of the Ready Reserve.) * This is a Testing Designated Position. May be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participate in random drug testing. * This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued thorough full resumption of all functions. * Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. * This is a Key position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available. Qualifications The 1910 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here . In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here . Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions. * Benefits 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here : Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position. * Benefits 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Resume: You must submit a resume that provides: * Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number * Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended * Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: * Job title * Detailed duties and accomplishments * Employer's name and address * Supervisor's name and phone number * Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) * Hours per week * Salary, if applicable * Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here . Agency contact information US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management Email Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US Learn more about this agency Next steps For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn . * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Required Documents Resume: You must submit a resume that provides: * Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number * Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended * Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: * Job title * Detailed duties and accomplishments * Employer's name and address * Supervisor's name and phone number * Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide