Industrial Specialist (Process Improvement Specialist)

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. OR Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience working as a member of a continuous improvement team in an FPI project to improve productivity and quality. Experience as a team member contributing to the establishment of goals for continuous improvement projects. Experience with applying Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools that yield improvements to production or quality. GS-13: Experience monitoring continuous improvement projects in the FPI associated with improving productivity and quality. Experience establishing direction and goals for continuous improvement projects. Experience with the deployment of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools to achieve continuous improvement initiatives. Experience developing plans and time lines or milestone charts to achieve objectives for continuous improvement projects. AND Selective Placement Factor: GS-12 and GS-13: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Placement Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Placement Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicant must possess a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. NOTE: Applicants must electronically upload a copy of their certification at the time you apply to the vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Serves as a consultant and mentor for continuous improvement projects associated with improving productivity and quality. Establishes direction and goals, develops training and provides support while monitoring the progress of all assigned projects. Provides oversight and support to assigned continuous improvement projects. Develops deployment plans and time lines or milestone charts to achieve objectives for assigned projects. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.