QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST GS-1910-11

Position Description

This position is located at various over-the-horizon (OTH) locations of the Naval Supply Systems
Command (NAVSUP), NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD), Supply Management
Department. The incumbent is the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) for the alongside aircraft
refueling contract. The incumbent also assists in the overall technical and administrative operations
of the Fuel Operations Branch providing related collateral services for the Army Corps of Engineers
recurring maintenance and minor repair (RMMR) contract and environmental oversight for assigned
base(s) and/or station(s).

The Branch receives, stores, and issues aviation and ground fuels, lube oil (LA-7), liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG), oxygen and nitrogen for assigned bases and air stations. Incumbent is
responsible for the quality of all products handled, as well as the inspection of contractor operated
equipment, including the safety factors specified in existing Occupational Safety and Health
(OSHA) guidelines mandated by 29 CFR 1910 safety regulations and contractual clauses. Incumbent
acts as specialist dealing with environmental compliance issues, hazardous material storage,
HAZWASTE disposal, laboratory analysis, and fuel handling safety concerns.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

QUALITY SURVEILLANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 35%
Due to the hazardous nature of the products handled, safety and environmental concerns are of the
utmost importance. The incumbent is responsible for insuring timely and effective maintenance is
being performed through a comprehensive quality assurance surveillance program for all products;
performs both scheduled and unscheduled inspections of all facilities and equipment, both contractor
owned and operated, as well as government owned and contractor operated.

Duties include scheduling and conducting inspections, initiating inspection reports, reviewing all
procedures, and calculating payment deductions based on performance based deficiency percentages.
Directly interfaces with contractor regarding inspections and reporting deficiencies for corrective
action. Inspections may be scheduled or unscheduled, may include random inspections on the flight
line that may require contractor to initiate on the spot corrective action(s).

Ensures contractor is complying with the quality surveillance provisions of the contract performance
work statement for Aircraft/Ground Fuel Services and Cryogenic Storage and Distribution Contract.
Maintains appropriate records of inspections for the duration of the contract (and retains as
required), which will be readily available upon demand. Records include: details and comments
made by contract personnel and customers with regards to services performed. Provides metricbased
data reports to Fuels Branch Manager as required. Records will be sufficiently detailed to
support the government in the event of contractual disputes regarding documentation of findings and
discrepancies, or the methods used. Changes in inspections methods frequency or type may be
required in the event of equipment upgrades, or other pertinent changes/requirements that may take
place. Incumbent initiates changes via the Fuels Branch Manager.

Ensures that contractor is performing quality assurance (QA) of stored petroleum products,
maintaining quality standards in compliance with MIL-STD 3400-C. Takes samples and tests for
the presence of rust, sediment, or contaminants in storage tanks and refuelers. Monitors aged
inventory to ensure proper rotation of petroleum stocks. Performs and conducts investigations on
contaminated petroleum products and their containers, maintains surveillance over fuel filtration
equipment utilized in the receipt of fuel, issue to refueler, and subsequent issue to government and
contractor owned aircraft. Advises station and/or tenant activities on all aspects of quality control
and the surveillance of petroleum products as requested. Inspects a variety of bulk petroleum and
liquid gas products such as diesel, motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, kerosene, aviation jet fuels,
aviation lubrication oils, liquid oxygen, and nitrogen for conformance with quality specification.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 20%
Acts as specialist for ensuring that all environmental compliance practices, issues, mandates, policy
directives, and permits are current and up-to-date. Provides required information upon request to
federal, state, and local agencies. Monitors contractor petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL)
operations and maintenance related to tanks, tank systems, piping, filters, discharge points,
wastewater processing, and pumping facilities for compliance with applicable environmental
regulations.

FUEL SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES 20%
Inspects loading and unloading of petroleum products and bulk fuel received, transferred, stored, or
issued by tank truck or pipeline. Inspects the condition of tanks, pipelines, manifolds, pumps, and
appurtenances; ensures that products are not inadvertently mixed or diluted as the mixing of fuels
may affect basic properties, and can be rendered unsuitable for use. Monitors the loading or
refueling from fill stands, tank farm operations, and issues of fuel from refuelers to aircraft.
Conducts surveillances over military and contractor refueling operations to ensure that personnel are
properly trained and that equipment is maintained in safe condition. Advises contractors and
persons-in-charge of the need for appropriate corrective action for minor hazards. May shut down
an unsafe operation if the hazard is great or danger immediate. Coordinates procedural
recommendations involving safety aspects with the station safety office. The incumbent exercises
delegated authority to shut down equipment found in violation of safety regulations.

ALTERNATE CONTRACT OFFICER' S REPRESENTATIVE 20%
Serves as an Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) during the absence of the COR
and acts as the Branch Functional System Administrator for the DLA Energy Base Level Support
Application (BLSA) System. Reviews and updates publication library as required. Reviews and
submit administrative and training reports as required. Incumbent acts as the Branch Head during the
absence of the Branch Head and, when assigned, is directly responsible for the overall operation of
the Fuels Branch and all associated fueling sites. Coordinates all special operations support efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned. 5%

Pay Plan

GS

Grade

11

Full Performance Level

11

Telework Eligible

No

Qualifications

Please know this recruiting event does not require traditional rating and ranking procedures as stated in OPM policy guidelines. However, candidates must meet minimum qualifications for the position and educational eligibility requirements.