Deputy Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Jobs

Honolulu

Location:
United States, Honolulu

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120900.00 - 193490.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This position provides a high level of responsible, complex management and policy support to HART’s Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (DQA) and the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer (ED/CEO), and exercises significant delegated authority and independent judgment in overseeing both the administrative and technical aspects of the City’s rail transit design and construction quality. The role plays a key part in implementing the goals and objectives of the HART Quality Management System (QMS), working closely with subordinate managers, supervisors, and staff. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Controls will assist in providing executive direction to ensure effective management of all activities related to HART’s quality program and overall success of project initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Assist, establish, implement, and maintain an effective Quality Management Plan for HART, including methods to investigate, monitor, regulate, and enforce quality standards
establish coordination of functions and operations across departments through the development and clear definition of quality assurance procedures
ensure HART’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, and generally accepted industry practices
provide additional oversight for the planning, analysis, inspection, design, testing, and/or integration of products and/or components to ensure compliance with HART’s quality assurance program
contribute to the development of contractor and quality specifications for design, procurement, and construction contracts
oversee internal and external audit, surveillance, and monitoring programs, ensuring compliance with HART's requirements
holds the delegated responsibility for ensuring that internal and external audits are scheduled, performed, and followed up
review HART’s activities, including contract work performed
help to identify and evaluate quality issues or work deficiencies, and initiate, recommend, or implement solutions and procedural changes as needed
guide and direct other quality assurance functions, including the conduct of quality engineering reviews of design plans, specifications, procedures, contracts, and request for proposals, for completeness and quality requirements
foster and maintain effective liaison relationships with other governmental organization segments/agencies, private groups or individuals
meet with the Federal Transit Administration's Project Management Oversight Committee to discuss Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) issues, as delegated by the DQA
prepare and deliver QA/QC reports on quality metrics, including corrective and preventive actions, status, internal audit results, and lessons learned
lead the development and implementation of an effective training program, on QA/QC requirements, for staff and contractors
perform other duties as required and or assigned by the DQA, ED CEO, and COO

Requirements:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in quality management, business administration, engineering, or a related field
five years of progressive experience in quality assurance, quality control, or related administrative or analytical field
experience must include active involvement in developing, implementing, improving QA/QC processes or programs, with demonstrated ability to analyze operations and develop effective solutions
a minimum of two years experience in a governmental agency or regulated industry, including experience supervising or managing QA/QC activities or teams
candidate must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary and proper for performing the essential duties

What we offer:

Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year
13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
deferred compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit
eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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