Biologist/Physical Scientist/Chemist (Quality Assurance Manager)

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions, Coastal Science Solutions Division, Great Lakes Coastal Science Branch. About this organization: AO. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as assisting in the implementation of quality assurance programs for an organization; establishing quality assurance/quality control requirements in plans and procedures; and planning for environmental data collection.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Attention to Detail* Quality Assurance* Technical Competence* Auditing Compliance and Compliance Inspection Contract Management Program/Project Management/Evaluation *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.