Job Details
Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist (Instructor)
2026-02-02 Defense Logistics Agency Columbus,OH
Description:
Announcement number DLAJ1TT-26-12874019-MP Control number 855804600
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
"Agency" means current permanent DLA employees in the commuting area.
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Duties
Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist (Instructor), your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
Information for Veterans is available at: . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Summary
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Summary
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/28/2026 to 02/06/2026
Salary $111,065 to - $144,386 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Whitehall, OH
1 vacancy
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
- 1910 Quality Assurance
Announcement number DLAJ1TT-26-12874019-MP Control number 855804600
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
"Agency" means current permanent DLA employees in the commuting area.
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Duties
- Serves as the Chief of DLA Learning, Development, and Readiness Technical/Quality Training Branch (DHRS-DTTQ). Supervising Technical/Quality Instructors
- Leads and manages subordinate staff by planning work, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, resolving employee issues, and overseeing hiring, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
- Serves as Course Manager for multiple Quality Assurance training programs, ensuring course content is accurate, complete, and aligned with agency requirements.
- Plans and schedules training sessions in appropriate quantities and locations to meet Agency and Major Subordinate Command (MSC) needs.
- Designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates technical and non-technical training courses produced in-house or through contractors to support workforce development.
- Conducts research and evaluation to measure training effectiveness, identify improvements, assess customer satisfaction, and determine return on investment.
- Contributes to Agency-wide workforce development policy and provides centralized support to ensure training aligns with DLA strategic goals.
- Manages Technical/Quality Assurance training administrative systems to maintain data integrity and produce accurate training metrics and cost reports.
- Coordinates with HQ DLA, MSCs, and external partners in industry and academia to support training initiatives and integrate new technologies and best practices.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible (
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Supervisory Probation: Required
- Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist (Instructor), your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Led a team of training and quality-assurance professionals by assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving employee issues, and guiding hiring and disciplinary actions to ensure effective workforce operations.
- Managed enterprise-level Quality Assurance training programs by developing, updating, and overseeing technical course content to meet Agency and MSC mission requirements.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through research, data analysis, customer feedback, and ROI assessments to identify improvements and strengthen workforce capability.
- Coordinated with HQ DLA, MSCs, and external partners to align training initiatives with Agency policy, integrate new technologies, and support strategic workforce development goals.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
Information for Veterans is available at: . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.