Quality Control Specialist

Job Description - Quality Control Specialist (PFO
0005ZE)

The Quality Control Specialist serves as a key member of the Quality Control department for the remedial action team for its Shallow Land Disposal Area site in Parks Township, PA, east-northeast of Pittsburgh. This position supports the Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) in implementing the Quality Control program and ensures subcontractor performance is tracked to meet project needs. This position reports directly to the CQCSM.

• Assist the CQCSM in implementing the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System.
• Recommend stop work when adverse conditions are identified.
• Review and approve subcontractor submittals, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement, Scope of Services, and the CQC Program.
• Assist in implementing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) three-phase control process.
• Inspect or oversee inspection of materials and equipment received on site to assure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Perform routine quality surveillances, assessments and audits of work performance as directed by the CQCSM.
• Oversee subcontractor work performance for compliance with work plans, drawings and specifications.
• Complete daily QC Reports.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the CQCSM.

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, including 2 years on USACE projects (desired).
• Current USACE “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” certification, or ability to obtain (desired).
• Understanding of USACE Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Remediation (desired).
• General understanding of procurement and construction concepts and principles, and their attendant quality requirements.
• Good written, verbal, and Microsoft Office skills.
• USA citizenship.
• Residing within commuting distance of Vandergrift, PA (desired).
• Knowledge and application of USACE Construction Quality Management requirements.
• Technical knowledge of procurement and construction practices sufficient to comprehend quality requirements, including interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, and audits.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations within a construction and remedial action environment.

• Effective communication skills, listens carefully, speaks professionally and clearly in all situations, and can create, read, and interpret written information.
• Capability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately.
• Adaptability to changing work environments; manages competing demands and can handle frequent interruptions and unexpected events.
• Strong writing, computer, and interpersonal skills with good organization and the ability to balance oversight of multiple work phases at multiple locations.

Position located in Parks Township, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh). Requires ability to pass a beryllium sensitivity testing blood test.

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried 50 feet. Hand manipulation required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder and below the shoulder. Must be alert to equipment in the field;

occasional travel; work near construction job site equipment and hazardous machinery; exposure to dust, gas or fumes, noise, extreme temperatures or humidity, and potential work at heights.