AIR COMBAT TRAINING SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the ACC focal point for all ACTS O&M program management and quality assurance issues and liaison to 13 Fighter Wing (FW) quality assurance evaluators (QAEs) with direct oversight of2 personnel (one at DORs Eglin AFB Operating Location and a second at DORs Hill AFB Operating Location), Provides standardized ACTS O&M programmatic guidance and policy advice on ACTS funding issues, contract execution issues, ACTS aircraft integration issues, Depot support, quality and management planning, and bed-down issues for future ACTS. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT IMPROVEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE OVERSIGHT ACTS EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions- Miscellaneous Administration & Program (0301). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Which includes extensive technical knowledge of aircraft capabilities, air-to-air training requirements, weapons employment parameters, ACTS computer system capabilities and limitations, radio equipment, flight and ground safety, all assigned systems and equipment configuration, operating characteristics for air-to-air range operations. ACTS system modification procedures, security practices, and skill in applying this knowledge to plan and develop future operations and a quality assurance surveillance plan for evaluating contractors performance. Technical knowledge/capability to prepare SOW and QASP to support assigned equipment. Major equipment/systems include, but is not limited to, the Common CCS, JDS, NACTS RSI, AMODSM, P4RC phase I and phase II. Expert technical working knowledge of ACTS equipment, range equipment, specialized inspections and test equipment and configuration control. Skill in applying this knowledge to planning future year ACTS operations and developing quality assurance surveillance plans for evaluating contractors performance. Superior knowledge of quality assurance/control concepts, principles, practices, methodology, and skill to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance surveillance plans to evaluate the contractors compliance to contractual quality requirements at the highly complex ACTS working areas, bomb and gunnery ranges, and electronic combat training environment. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of computer programs, systems, and hardware required for base maintenance support functions; Knowledge of operation, maintenance and support of the ACTS systems/equipment for most subsystems. Knowledge of Software Support Activities capabilities and limitations; Knowledge of aircraft (capabilities) for utilizing all systems associated with ACTS. Knowledge of program planning, Government funding, and billing procedures for local purchases and reimbursements; Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, and procedures, to include acquisition planning. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, in training subordinates, and in developing productive interpersonal relationships; Ability to manage and supervise all operations and maintenance contract functions for ACTS. Ability to interpret specialized documentation and descriptions pertaining to ACTS equipment; Ability to monitor inventories required to support and maintain ACTS operations. Ability to conduct and record surveys and inspections and evaluate findings; Ability to develop data collection techniques, analyze data and reports, and make decisions based on facts; Ability to justify, defend, and negotiate governmental issues. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 – the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.