Quality Assurance Supervisor (HR-0578)

PER SOCCo Policy DND-HR-PRO-00001: Internal employees must be in current position for (1) year or greater to be eligible to apply.

Contingency of Employment:

Position Overview

Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor
Job Code: QA03
Grade Level: 14 (Exempt)

Under limited supervision, performs quality assurance support for the Quality Assurance (QA) team.
Typical job duties are routine and require use of standard techniques and procedures.
􀂃 Responsible for providing direction, training and evaluation of the QA team
􀂃 Develops and manages QA systems
􀂃 Responsible for preparation of quality assurance documents and procedures, and assisting all levels
of division or project personnel in quality related matters
􀂃 Assists project management in developing an orientation program to ensure project teams are
familiar with the requirements of the Project Quality Plan
􀂃 Responsible for day to day operations of the QA department
􀂃 Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction to entire QA team
􀂃 Assists in the maintenance of project QA/PA records for all phases of the project
􀂃 Plans, schedules and organizes the work to ensure utilization of employees and compliance with all
contract requirements, quality standards and budgetary guidelines
􀂃 Ensures staffing levels of supervised personnel are maintained in a manner which allows the effective
execution of the assigned scope of work at all times
􀂃 Instructs employees on the work methods and performance expectations
􀂃 Provides leadership and motivation to subordinate personnel
􀂃 Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, client representatives
and auditors
􀂃 Assigned special projects
􀂃 Develops or reviews/updates various plans, policies or procedures, as needed
􀂃 Maintains positive employee relations
􀂃 Reviews procedure manuals and training materials to ensure compliance within project, company,
client and governmental regulations and laws surrounding contracting/procurement processes and
procedures
􀂃 Provides training to team members
􀂃 Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team
􀂃 Develops budgets for assigned projects and report progress
􀂃 Responsible for planning and execution of a wide variety of technical and administrative assignments
􀂃 Provides mentoring/people development for direct reports
􀂃 Liaison with individuals and units within or outside division or project structures
􀂃 May have budgetary responsibilities
􀂃 Performs duties complex in nature
􀂃 Other job related duties as assigned
􀂃 Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all
approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a
safe manner. If supervising others, has responsibility for the safety of those being supervised and
ensures they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits
􀂃 Serve as a QA Specialist - Technical Support for Category 2 Nuclear Facilities per DOE O 426.2.
􀂃 Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Working Conditions

Working Conditions - Inside
Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities
or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at
various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to
equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if
proper safety procedures are not followed.
Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion
of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), non-repetitive,
up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing
such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling,
stooping, reaching.
Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.
Radiological training shall be required.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe
the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities
assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties
as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with a disability.
Working Conditions - Outside
Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential
exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and
radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous
areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged
walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.
Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, nonrepetitive,
up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds
requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly,
repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking,
grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working
around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf
cart, gator, heavy equipment).
Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and
chemical hazards.
Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as
but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.)
May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations
and procedures must be adhered to at all times.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe
the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities
assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties
as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with a disability.

Required Contingencies 

·         Pre-Employment Physical (office or field work)

·         Drug Screen

·         The ability to obtain/maintain "L" or "Q" Clearance, or HSPD12 Uncleared badge one year from hire date

·         Background Check

·         Any site required training

Prospective employees must be available to start work with Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC within a reasonable time frame after acceptance of SOCCo’s offer of employment (typically 30 days or less).

Applicants for employment can initiate a request for accommodation or obtain information concerning accommodations if contacted by the Company for an Interview.

As a reminder, all internal employees of Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC must submit a current resume.  External candidates must also submit a current resume.

Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a multifaceted workforce.  All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law. 

Required Skills

Required Skills

Non-Essential Job Functions - (Desirable, yet not essential functions of the position):

Must have or be able to obtain within the 1^st year of employment:

• NQA-1 level III certifying authority
• CWI (certified welding inspector) from American welding society
• OTCO backflow inspector
• Crane inspector certified
• Mobile crane inspector certified
• Rigging inspector
• Fall protection inspector

Experience with individual section quals within NQA-1:

• Liquid Dye Penetrant
• Magnetic particle
• Ultrasonic testing
• Visual inspection
• Eddy current inspection
• Bond master testing

Also have skills and experience in:

• Liquid Dye Penetrant
• Magnetic particle
• Ultrasonic testing
• Visual inspection
• Eddy current inspection
• Bond master testing
• X-ray
• Receipt inspection
• Mechanical inspector
• Specification packaging

Required Experience

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS degree in a related field and 11 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 11 - 14 years.
DOE O 426 QA Specialist Technical Support Qualifications apply (BS, 2 years job-related and 1 year Nuclear Facility experience) and QA Supervisor Qualifications apply (High School/GED, 3 years Nuclear Facility experience)