GS-1910

Quality Assurance

Performs quality assurance work including inspection, testing, and quality program management.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁1900

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1910

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field

Experience: Experience in quality assurance, quality control, or inspection.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-1910

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★★★★★Match

Gunners Mate

Moderate alignment. Quality Assurance positions value GM attention to detail in weapons maintenance. Technical QA focus different from ordnance work.

Skills:

Quality controlInspection proceduresTechnical documentationStandards compliance

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Develop QA programs
•Conduct inspections and audits
•Analyze quality data
•Investigate quality issues
•Implement corrective actions
•Train on quality standards

🎯Key Competencies

Quality Systems

Knowledge of quality management systems and standards.

Inspection

Skill in conducting quality inspections and audits.

Statistical Analysis

Ability to apply statistical quality control methods.

Standards

Understanding of quality standards (ISO, etc.).

Problem Solving

Skill in identifying and resolving quality issues.

Documentation

Ability to maintain quality records and reports.

Process Improvement

Skill in improving quality processes.

Communication

Ability to communicate quality requirements.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze quality dataConduct inspections and auditsDevelop QA programsImplement corrective actionsInvestigate quality issuesQuality AssuranceTrain on quality standards

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