SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (GS-11)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1866000 and is part of the KS 190 Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1601-11, you will exercise overall functional and management responsibility for the Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment Function. This includes managing, planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all activities of the function. Provide expert technical advice to the Operations and Wing Commander concerning all Aircrew Flight Equipment Function issues affecting the Wing. Serve as the Wing focal point for all Aircrew Flight Equipment Function matters dealing with higher headquarters. Integrate the function's program into the flying operations of the Wing. As technical advisor, make recommendations as appropriate to enhance the Aircrew Flight Equipment maintenance mission. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-7 through E-8 Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education, or training which has provided you with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Physical Demands: Work while in the office setting is sedentary. Walking, standing, bending, driving, and working in adverse weather conditions is required during regular visits to warehouse/shop locations. Lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds is required. Work Environment: Work is typically accomplished in an office setting. However, it is often necessary to meet with officials from other organizations or outside agencies to perform duties at other facilities, both on and off base. Duties require access to all areas of the flight line and require necessary precautions regarding noise, hazardous materials, explosives, fumes, and eye hazards.

How you will be evaluated

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090244 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Other information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive. If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected.