PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

Summary You will serve as a PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) in the MRO Logistics Department, Industrial Supply Division, Industrial Material Management Branch of FLTREADCEN EAST. Responsibilities You will create or modify spreadsheets and databases to assist in the planning, tracking, and completion of maintenance requirements for unrestricted operations inspections. You will brief production managers on the progress achieved toward meeting financial objectives. You will analyze cause for delay to determine corrective action for production scheduling issues. You will control aircraft industrial products through production cycles that require multiple processes. You will determine need for production resources (e.g., manpower, materials, equipment, staff support) for an organization. You will develop project technical documents (e.g., cost estimates, bills of material, production processes, production schedule) to meet projects goals. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Apply production control methods, techniques, practices, procedures, and operations to the production of aircraft, engines, and components; 2) Utilize computer systems to store, interpret, and retrieve production process information; 3) Utilize production control techniques to control back robbing, exchanges, and cannibalization to alleviate bit and piece parts and material shortages. 4) Recommend adjustments to resolve production scheduling problems and expedite production completion deadlines; 5) Provide training and assistance to lower-level production controllers as assigned or needed; 6) Investigate causes for production delay and stoppages; 7) Recommend solutions to alleviate production operation problems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf This position requires rotating shift work. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating of 85 or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.