EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AIRCRAFT)

Summary Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is serve as a command headquarters level senior weapon system manager of assigned aircraft, applying military judgment and expertise of technical, logistics, and program management to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, Air Force Instructions, directives, programs, procedures and engineering efforts of AFRC agencies. Responsibilities Provides expert logistics management technical advice and guidance, as a Command Senior Weapon System Manager. As a Command Senior Weapon System Manager, advises on the technical aspects of assigned MDS, aircraft maintenance analysis, and maintenance scheduling issues. Serves at the command level as an AFRC Weapon System technical advisor to major command functional managers, AFRC units, System Program Office and Depots in the maintenance, operation, and training related to complex and sophisticated weapon systems and equipment. Represents AFRC at meetings and conferences; independently interacts with a full range of various command levels, from field units to MAJCOM and HQ Air Force; and prepares and delivers reports and briefings to senior leadership providing recommended solutions for complex maintenance issues Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of the assigned Aircraft Maintenance Program Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education Undergraduate Education: Major study — any field of study in an accredited college or university. Graduate Education: Major study — fields related to the position to be filled. or Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker, sales or service engineer, or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture, utilization, repair, or operation of equipment. Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements. Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements. Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders. Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met. Analyzing or supervising maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes ???????applying military judgment and expertise of technical, logistics, and program management to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, Air Force Instructions, directives, programs and procedures for integrated management and engineering efforts of agencies employed in support of aircraft maintenance and sustainment for all assigned aircraft. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: l. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency logistics management concepts, principles, practices, planning and programming, procedures, systems and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics management activities to include MDS specific aircraft maintenance procedures and policies, deployment planning and operations, and logistics plans under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the section. 2. Mastery of knowledge of aircraft weapon system operating systems, technical order system, and procedure pertaining to engine management. 3. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. 4. Adept skill in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to complex problems. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate installations/organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 7. Knowledge of military operational principles, practices, and organization; ability to recognize the interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs; and, skill in integrating and analyzing such information in order to evaluate overall program status. 8. Comprehensive knowledge of organizational level maintenance experience maintaining propulsion and auxiliary power unit systems to include engine run operations, and borescope inspection. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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. 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