What are the roles and responsibilities of a DES Quality Assurance Manager and QA Team?
DES Quality Assurance Managers are tasked with reporting on quality issues to senior management, providing independent oversight, and assuring the implementation of the QA system. This individual must function independently of direct environmental data generation, model development, or technology development responsibility. The QMP also defines the responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager and other quality management personnel the following activities: • Facilitating the development and maintenance of the DES QMP; • Representing the organization on matters pertaining to quality management; • Providing expert assistance to DES personnel on quality assurance and quality control issues; • Developing and implementing a Quality Assurance Training Program; • Reviewing and/or approving quality management documentation; overseeing and assessing the organization’s quality system.
