Job: Quality Assurance Specialist (U.S. Army Research; Aberdeen MD)
Vacancy No. NEAG10109234D Department U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
Salary $74,872.00 to $97,333.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/23/2010 Close Date 5/3/2010
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ABERDEEN, MD
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Job Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
Department: Department Of The Army
Agency: U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
Job Announcement Number: NEAG10109234D
Salary Range: 74,872.00 – 97,333.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: GS-1910-12/12
Promotion Potential: FPL-12
Open Period: Friday, April 23, 2010 to Monday, May 03, 2010
Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. — Full Time
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy – MD – Aberdeen Prvg Gd & Edgewood areas
Who May Be Considered: US Citizens
Job Summary:
Challenge Yourself – Be an Army Civilian – Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s):
US ARMY Edgewood Chem Bio Center, Engineering Dir, Matrixed to JPM-BDS, Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010
About the Position: Because of the partnership with Picerne Military Housing, Department of Army civilian employees now have an option to rent family housing and enjoy the benefits of living on-post at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. There are various floor plans available. Selection is on a first-come first-served basis. If you are interested in this housing option, please contact the Picerne Military Housing Leasing and Relocation Center at 877-276-6659.
NOTE: Regular & recurring exposure to hazardous conditions are inherent in the duties of this position. This position may require the employee to meet and maintain the reliability standards outlined in AR 50-6 as determined appropriate by the installation commander or his/her designated representative(s).
# Who May Apply: Click for SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this position applicants must show in their resume that they possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay system that demonstrates the following: (1) Knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures; (2) Thorough knowledge of quality assurance principles, auditing techniques, statistical methods, and trending analysis; (3) Skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing, and effecting corrective action on complex quality problems; (4) Ability to conduct quality assurance surveys and audits.
# One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
# Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
# The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management’s basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Resumes are rated using a numeric rating procedure. Qualified candidates will be assigned a raw score between 70 and 100 based on posession of job-related skills. Additional points for veterans’ preference will be added to the raw score, as appropriate.
# GS-12 and above: One year of experience directly related to the occupation and equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Other Requirements:
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# This is a Career Program Position (CP). # 15
# Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
# In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at .)
# Special Note to NSPS Applicants: If you apply for and accept a GS position, your GS pay will be set differently than if you transition out of NSPS with your organization. If you apply for and accept a position and your pay cannot be set within the GS grade range, you will not be eligible for pay retention. Be sure to refer to the NSPS web site ( ) for more details on how this might affect your specific situation.
# Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
# Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 30 percent.
# Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
Other Advantages: The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) is a world leader in providing state-of-the-art science, technology and engineering solutions to chemical and biological defense problems. Experienced ECBC professionals research, develop, test and field cutting-edge technologies designed to protect US warfighters and our homeland from both chemical and biological attacks. For for to create or update your resume.
Required Documents:
# You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: 
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
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Control Number: 1886526
