Total 52 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in San Jose, California

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The aviation safety inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The ASI provides policy assistance to ASIs on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

ASIs at the FG-13 level issue certificates to and monitor (1) a large and complex aviation organization or
(2) a number of smaller organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one. They are the primary contact point with the aviation organization(s). They may decide on issuance of the original certificates. They evaluate and decide upon proposals to change the authorized programs of the organizations. They continuously monitor the activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices.

FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following:
1. Commercially operated aircraft or and the complex avionics equipment associated with such
aircraft;
2. A variety of maintenance operations with diverse types of aircraft; or
3. Novel and complex aviation operations.

FG-13 employees plan and conduct their assignments with substantial technical independence. They receive administrative and policy guidance from their supervisors and policy makers. They also obtain technical advice from higher-level inspectors who are experts on a particular type of aircraft or who have overall program responsibility. They independently plan and carry out a work program to meet the needs and monitor the activities of the organizations for which they have certification responsibility. The scope program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations.

The ASI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge
line of business mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility.

The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.

Guidelines and precedents are frequently inadequate for dealing with novel or complex operations.
FG-13 employees understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the
intent of the regulations.

At FG-13, contacts are frequently with owners and top managers of aviation corporations and involve of issues and problems that confront large aviation organizations. Occasionally issues are controversial, arousing considerable public interest.

ASIs at the FG-13 level participate extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly complex air carrier operations where principal program responsibility is vested in an aviation safety inspector of higher grade. These FG-13 employees have broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals.

The ASI provides guidance to field level staff to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique problems, with the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems.

Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The ASI occasionally represents the agency as a point of contact for policy development, inspection activities or as a technical trainer.

This is a career ladder progression position; the duties described below are at the GS-11 level. If selected at a grade below GS-11, the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity, wherein the work is less complex in nature and the supervisor, or a senior level employee provides specific instruction and guidance. At the GS-11 grade level, the incumbent:

• Independently conducts a wide variety of onsite safety and health inspections and investigations of mining operations as applicable, mills, preparation plants and related facilities.
• Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations, issuing citations and orders for violations found during examinations.
• Promotes safety and health among mine operators and workers by directing and participating in safety and health training programs, meetings, demonstrations, mine rescue competitions, and related activities.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to mine operators to help them solve problems and comply with mine safety and health requirements.
• Assists mine operators in the planning of modifications to improve and/or correct deficiencies in the operation such as selecting and installing new equipment and changing materials or methods.
• Promotes safety and health among mine operators and workers by directing and participating in safety and health training programs, meetings, demonstrations, mine rescue competitions, and related activities.
• Serves as a MSHA representative and information source on mine safety and health.
• Testifies at judicial hearings regarding notices of violations and orders of withdrawal.

Work Environment: The incumbent inspects and/or investigates both surface and underground mining operations as applicable, which is a very hazardous and stressful work environment surrounded by a high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations. In addition to the characteristically dark, wet, and cramped environment, underground mines contain noxious gases and fumes, and the danger of potentially explosive dust or gases, electrical fires, roof falls, and exposure to radiation.

• You will provide primary contractual and quality oversight of the government contracted ship building and repair efforts.
• You will ensure that the contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) is effective and that contractual requirements are being met.
• You will conduct product verification (PVI), in-process inspections, perform procedure evaluations (PE) and audits across multiple areas.
• You will monitor the capability of the builder’s processes, regularly audit their in-process execution, and inspect the final products produced.
• You will prepare and monitor surveillance plans, and sampling criteria, for the fabrication, installation, activation, testing, and trials of numerous shipboard systems.
• You will plan and apply QA methods and techniques to audit and monitor the contractor’s QA system/processes; production, waterfront and storage facilities; industrial safety, fire/security programs; and contractual personnel qualification programs.
• You will monitor corrective actions undertaken to both assure the product delivered adheres to referenced standards, that corrective actions prove successful, and adequate to prevent recurrence.
• You will serve as a member of MOCK INSURV Board, assessing the ship’s readiness to operate during acceptance trials, and provides assessment, and recommendations concerning delivery readiness for assigned vessels.
• You will coordinate the production, test, and oversight efforts of ship's force, government and builder QA personnel, offsite certification/inspection teams, and other external entities contracted to provide support to the shipbuilding program.

As a Construction Control Inspector, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determines the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position is a construction management inspector with experience independently and effectively serving as a project engineer or inspector on a variety of construction projects.  Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support.

As a Construction Control Inspector, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determines the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position is a construction manager or inspector with experience independently and effectively serving as a contracting officer’s representative on a variety of construction projects. Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support.

• You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist (SHIPBUILDING) in the San Diego, CA Detachment QA group of SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING BATH.
• You will provide primary contractual and quality oversight of the Government contracted Shipbuilding and repair efforts.
• You will execute a Quality Assurance program tailored to the specific facility by the team lead, the Specialist continuously reviews and assesses the acceptability of the Contractor's QA program.
• You will document findings and concerns are captured for review by senior Navy and contractor personnel.
• You will record observations, concerns, corrective actions undertaken and issues still outstanding.
• You will apply extensive knowledge and experience in reading, interpreting and working to construction design and fabrication drawings.
• You will provide oversight focus to steel working processes utilized in modern ship building, including the cutting, shaping, forming, and joining of structural and plate steel; structural and pipe weld joint preparation.

The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

Some FG-14 assignments involve service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft. Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.

ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for leaders in the aviation industry, or organizations of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.

FG-14 employees develop and evaluate flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft, systems, and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems. They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines. Supervisors give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action. Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation. Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy- setting level.

The ASI resolves all but unique problems, with the intervention of management or a technical specialist. Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management to solve problems.

The ASI is expected to follow established laws, orders, policies, and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work objectives, but is allowed considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. The ASI uses resourcefulness, initiative, and judgement based on experience to develop and implement evaluation procedures to address problems where precedents are not applicable. Methods, practices, or decisions may be used as guidance in similar problem areas.

The ASI keeps management informed of the status of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness of completed staff work. Provides staff assistance and serves as advisor to the manager on all matters pertaining to assigned tasking. Assists Safety Assurance ASI’s, aviation safety technicians, and others on queries that are technical or guidance related.

Assists in the preparation of a variety of technical and high priority correspondence to the other functional offices, aviation industry, other governmental agencies, members of Congress, and the general public. Assures that correspondence is properly coordinated, technically and grammatically accurate, clear and concise, and that it reflects the philosophy, policies, and objectives of the Division, Service, and the FAA.

Participates in the FAA flight program to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operations inspectors, for the purpose of supporting the FAA in a variety of flight-related functions to include training and evaluation of designated pilot examiners. Evaluates tasks contained in the FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards by participating as pilot in command or as a crewmember. The inspector is required to maintain an FAA second class medical.

Performs other duties as required.

Major duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, recommend and implement Compliance and Integrity program goals for operational units within the local health care system.
• Assist front line operational units in developing their Compliance and Integrity activities using the compliance framework established by national program guidance and policy.
• Review programs/projects to determine how they can be accomplished with the least disruption to workers and mission operations and ensure directions and schedules are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Provide local health care system and Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) senior executives and executive committees regular reporting on implementation and effectiveness of the local health care system's Compliance and Integrity program and communicate timely on an ad hoc basis any urgent and significant compliance or business integrity issues.
• Participate in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitor work in progress.
• Exercise oversight of implementation of the Compliance and Integrity program within the local health care system to ensure it is effective.
• Implement national Compliance and Integrity controls, solutions, and programs at the local health care system.
• Draft guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting.
• Participate in meetings with internal staff and representative operational units within the local health care system to determine compliance program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs.

1. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Conducts an information program to elicit support and involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression. Secures client interest through emphasis of pertinent fire prevention topics and developing messages from actual fire incidents.

2. Performs regular and periodic fire protection inspections for all areas of the installation where the potential severity and expectancy for fire is high and involves hazards that are difficult to recognize and, once identified, require advanced or innovative methods to reduce or eliminate them.

3. Inspects, tests, and corrects deficiencies on a variety of fire protection systems, many of which are complex or designed for a specific operation or hazardous condition, (e.g., carbon dioxide cascade systems, halon total flood systems, heat rise detection systems, and interlock systems).

4. Reviews engineering plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, and extension of existing structures.

5. Develops and maintains a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities jackets on assigned facilities. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

These positions work in Yosemite National Park performing lead traffic management duties in support of the park wide operations of the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, law enforcement office. The purpose of the position is to provide guidance and leadership to traffic control aids in the mitigation and management of traffic congestion, facilitation of visitor traffic flow around emergency scenes, controlling parking, and providing information to visitors as necessary.

Duties:

• Serves as shift lead for up to 10 employees. Leads Traffic Control Aids in the monitoring of vehicular traffic levels against pedestrian traffic and leads the control on intersections with regards to safety and the smooth flow of vehicles.
• Personally observes and monitors parking lots, directs buses and motor homes to appropriate parking stalls, close parking lots when full. Reports information to supervisor.
• Drives government vehicles on park roads and or state federal highways including outlying areas of the park.
• Leads staff or personally provides traffic control in and around emergency scenes as directed by park law enforcement personnel.
• Reports to supervisor or law enforcement dispatchers any public use and or traffic violations or visitor use problems or emergencies via radio communications or in person.

These positions work in Yosemite National Park performing traffic management duties in support of the park wide operations of the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, law enforcement office. The purpose of the position is to mitigate and manage traffic congestion, facilitate visitor traffic flow around emergency scenes, control parking and provide information to visitors as necessary.

Duties:

• Monitors vehicular traffic levels against pedestrian traffic and controls intersections with regards to safety and the smooth flow of vehicles. This includes vehicular and pedestrian direction and/or management on foot, bicycle or government vehicle in and around intersections and parking lots.
• Monitors parking lots, directs buses and motor homes to appropriate parking stalls, closes parking lots when full.
• Explains regulations to park visitors and provides information and advice on park activities and cultural, historical and/or natural resources identification and protection.
• Drives government vehicles on park roads and/or state and federal highways including outlying areas of the park. This activity includes supporting convoy operations of commercial vehicles, visitors and/or employees through construction areas or other hazardous conditions as directed.
• Provides traffic control in and around emergency scenes as directed by park law enforcement personnel. This may include helicopter landing areas, search and rescue operations, fire zones and park closures as assigned.
• Reports to supervisor or law enforcement dispatchers any public use and/or traffic violations or visitor use problems or emergencies via radio communications or in person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• You will evaluate cases relating to violations of laws, rules or regulations to check compliance with regulatory standards.
• You will lead investigative teams to evaluate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse and or mismanagement made against individuals.
• You will offer advice and guidance to senior and executive level management officials on the efficiency and effectiveness of operating programs.
• You will create written briefings to make recommendations for corrective action.

WHAT IS THE TS- TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: TS - RICS-Return Integrity and Compliance Services; Return Preparer Support.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Plans and conducts independent examinations and related investigations of a variety of individual and business taxpayers involving complex tax issues and accounting records and typical methods.
• Classifies and screens individual and business tax returns and allowance cases showing changes in tax liability and selects those which have the highest potential for audit.
• Classifies returns received as the result of transfers, special handling requirements, or collateral requests.
• Reviews collection and criminal investigation referrals for examination potential.
• Provides technical support and training as a coordinator of programs between compliance and other departments within the Internal Revenue Service.

• The nurse consultant applies expert clinical knowledge to guide patient safety/clinical risk management practices with the goal of enhancing health care delivery and decreasing the risk-of adverse events.
• Utilize statistical and epidemiological tools to assist staff in the analysis of data from adverse/sentinel events, close calls/near misses, or project findings.
• Serve as a facilitator and guides patient safety review teams in the identification of the causes of adverse events as well as identifying and implementing practical, measurable, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous readiness projects and conducts site visits to assess organizational processes for compliance with regulatory agency and accreditation standards requirements.
• The incumbent utilizes a combination of patient safety tools and evidence-based practices to improve measures of quality and patient safety.

• Serves as the Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) of the Mission Viejo Resident Agency.
• Ensures the timely performance of satisfactory quantity and quality of work, by reviewing, accepting, amending, or rejecting work products.
• Develops operational, budgetary, and personnel planning documents for the field office Special Agent in Charge and Assistant Special Agent in Charge, as required.
• Analyzes all preliminary criminal or final investigative reports to ensure compliance with investigative directives, standards, and guidelines.
• Serves as court witness and frequently testifies before grand juries, courts, or administrative hearings regarding the crime and evidentiary proofs ascertained through investigative efforts.