AERIAL DELIVERY SPECIALIST (INDEF) (TITLE 32) Job in Riverton, UT

Vacancy No. UT-24-248-AR-12541997 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $28.52 to $33.28 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/10/2024 Close Date 12/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Riverton, UT


Summary

This National Guard position is for a AERIAL DELIVERY SPECIALIST (INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2130000and is part of the Rigger Facility located in Camp Williams, UT, with the Utah Army National Guard.

This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is MAJ Nick Blackham.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. Indefinite Position with the possibility to convert to Permanent Tenure at a future date without further competition.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a AERIAL DELIVERY SPECIALIST (INDEF) (TITLE 32), WG-5210-10, you will:

  • Inspects a variety of airdrop equipment such as parachutes, multi loop lines, extraction force transfer couplings, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, actuator assembly, release cargo parachute M-1, lanyard arming wire, connector parachute, timer delay assembly, link lower suspension, link assembly single suspension type IV, link assembly heavy duty, link 4 point, parachute release single knife, bracket suspension, and tie down cargo quick release.
  • Performs visual, dimensional, hands on, and operational inspection of the above listed equipment at the prescribed times. T
  • Makes judgmental decisions on proximity to tolerance sand interrelated dimensions on timer delay systems of M-1 release, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, and actuator assembly.
  • Inspects for burrs, tears, significant fraying, rough spots, corrosion, pits, cracks, welds, cuts, foreign material, bends, damaged threads, adjusting collars, set screws, shank pins, and timers activate within specifications.
  • Prepares and conducts inspections of sling load equipment and sling load operations.
  • Performs initial inspection on all parachutes, textile and non-textile components, and airdrop containers.
  • Conducts regular testing of parachute and newly issued airdrop equipment.
  • Drop-tests troop-type personnel parachute to check proficiency.
  • Assists supervisory personnel in receiving, maintaining, and issuing supplies, as well planning work requirements and yearly forecasting.
  • Focuses on dimensions and weights of rigged airdrop loads IAW ARs, TMs, FMs, and DA PAMs.
  • Rigs and prepares unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops. Fabricates container delivery systems loads, skid boards, and other associated airdrop items. Receives, unpacks, and inspects unit parachutes.
  • Cleans, dries, inspects, and packs cargo and personnel parachutes after use.
  • Maintains and repairs a variety of fabric, rubber, and metallic equipment.
  • Performs technical order compliance modifications and modifications of parachutes and related items. Maintains an adequate stock level of current aerial delivery system equipment, components, and supplies.
  • Serves as unit representative on the Aerial Delivery Review Panel and as a Joint Airdrop Inspector.
  • Performs drop zone control operations as Drop Zone Safety Officer. Conducts weather observations, wind speed, direction determination, marking drop zone with navigation aids and timing points, establishing and maintaining air to ground and point to point radio communications, relaying information to aircraft and to the Range Control Officer.
  • Directs and controls all airdrop zone operations to ensure the safe operation and protection of aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment.
  • Formulates, implements, and documents programs to train Airborne unit commanders in support of Aerial delivery deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of unit deployment processes.
  • Provides subject matter and technical expertise on air transportation and aerial delivery operations to the Division, Brigade, Group, Battalion, and Company CDRs.
  • Provides hands-on training and classroom instruction for MTOE units in parachute systems and techniques. This includes Materiel Work Orders (MWO)s, Safety of Use Messages (SOUM)s, updated and or current Jump Master Procedures, and New Equipment Training.
  • Ensures airborne personnel and cargo for transport by air meet proper specifications to maximize safety of aircraft, aircrew, cargo, and passengers.
  • Ensures all Military Occupational Specialty Qualified (MOSQ) personnel maintain exceptionally high standards of proficiency and are trained to the Army Standard in aerial delivery operations and parachute packing and aerial delivery systems maintenance.
  • Serves as the Commander's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for orchestrating daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems to ensure accomplishment of assigned missions as well as support for future missions and deployment operations.
  • Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for airdrop management and service activities, ensuring that airdrop missions and/or flight safety is not promised.
  • Follows prescribed loading and safety procedures, calculates load restraints and secures cargo with appropriate devices and equipment.
  • Checks cargo against manifests and annotates overages, shortages, or damage.
  • Performs other additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Enlisted

Compatible Military Assignments: 92R

  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • Indefinite positions may be converted to permanent status without further competition.
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
  • Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify an applicant for one of the FWS 5210 positions, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies, military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following five basic qualification factors are applicable to the FWS 5210 positions:
  • Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
  • Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;
  • Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
  • Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and,
  • Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months of working experiences in performing various aerial delivery functions, necessary for day-to-day aerial delivery operations:
  • Experiences may include airdrop and airdrop inspections of equipment and personnel, rigging responsibilities, unit deployment training, personnel and cargo manifesting, joint inspection functions, load planning, determining cargo or personnel eligibility, performing the safe and efficient loading and off-loading of DoD-owned and controlled aircraft.
  • Experienced in the aerial delivery support of non-DoD agencies.
  • Experienced in requesting or receiving required repair parts, recording repair times as per appropriate technical manuals and processing close-out work reports.
  • Experiences included some work in the inspection applications and routines for airdrop equipment.
  • Competent in following applicable directives, such as Army regulations, technical manuals, field manuals and Army pamphlets, safety messages and ground precautionary messages for airborne safety.
  • Experienced in applying decisions on tolerances and interrelated dimensions concerning timer delay systems releases, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, and actuator assembly.
  • Experienced on performing inspection techniques.
  • Experienced on the use of designed instruments and gauges, such as, tension meters, scales, micrometers, gauges, torque wrenches, tests sets, porosity, oxygen test sets, altitude chambers, altimeters, or protractors.
  • Have some experiences in handling or inspecting sling-load equipment and sling-load operations.
  • Experienced in performing duties such as inspector testers, pack-in-process inspector and/or final inspector.
  • Experiences included the initial inspection on parachutes, textile and non-textile components, and airdrop containers.
  • Experienced in the testing of parachute and newly issued airdrop equipment, to include conducting drop-tests troop-type personnel parachutes to check proficiency.
  • Experienced in inspecting and classifying airdrop items to determine whether items are serviceable, repairable, or beyond economical repair.
  • Experienced in receiving, maintaining, and issuing supplies.
  • Applicant must understand the work activities performed in an Aerial Delivery Logistics Facility.
  • Experienced in making decisions on a wide range of matters that involved deviations and departures from past precedents and accepted practice or highly subjective judgments that could affect safety of flight and crew.
  • Competent in the requirements directed for airdrop joint air drop inspections.
  • Capable in completing applicable certification airdrop inspection forms and records.
  • Experiences included a range of aerial drop missions that included preparation, outfitting, and inspection for delivery of personnel and equipment into maritime environments or exceptionally hazardous terrain.
  • Experienced in rigging and preparing for unilateral airdrop training loads or other airdrop platforms.
  • Competent in cleaning, drying, inspecting, and packing cargo or personnel parachutes after use.
  • Skilled in operating and performing minor maintenance on sewing machines, punch presses, stenciling machines, and other similar equipment.
  • May have some experiences in performing joint airdrop Inspections as the aerial load inspector.
  • Experiences should include performing duties in drop zone control operations.
  • Experienced in observing weather patterns, wind speed, direction determination, along with marking drop zones with navigation aids and timing points, establishing and maintaining air to ground and point to point radio communications, relaying information to aircraft commanders or to the range control officer.
  • Competence was gained through training airborne unit commanders in support of aerial delivery deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of unit deployment processes.
  • Experienced in deployment lesson plans for the following areas such as, material handling equipment, load plans, cargo preparation or pallet building, ramp coordinator, or cargo deployment function work-centers.
  • Applicant has experiences in planning mass or special operations and aerial resupply operations in exceptionally diverse and varied terrain and environments.
  • Experienced in performing daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems that ensured the accomplishment of assigned missions.
  • Experienced in performing daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems that ensured the accomplishment of assigned missions.
  • Applicant has experiences in complying with rules and directives as published by DoD service agencies along with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aeronautical Organization or Competent in complying with published instructions, work standards, technical publications and technical orders.
  • Competent in the safety of equipment and material handled and for the safety of workers near rigged or aerial delivery objects.
  • Experienced in the wear and care of appropriate safety equipment with demonstrated experiences in safety precautions.

Education

Not applicable for this position.

Additional 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).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.


Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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.



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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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