Duties
As an Aerial Delivery Specialist Training Leader, WL-5210-10, your responsibilities will be:
Plans, develops and validates training. Determines and selects instructional designs, methods and media. Develops training materials to support objectives. Prepares required training and statistical data. Monitors progress and counsels students on performance. Conducts courses covering two or more different areas of the Aerial Delivery work.
Performs and prepares performance evaluations on each student in accordance with Plan of Instruction (POI). Upon completion of training, certifies competence level and ensures completion of required documentation.
Instructs and evaluates in maintaining, modifying and inspecting on 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 duties as inspector testers, pack-in-process inspector and final inspector. Performs initial inspection on all parachutes, textile and non-textile components, and airdrop containers.
Instructs and evaluates airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops. Performs inspections and repair of cargo, deceleration, and extraction parachutes, and is responsible for certification. Performs Joint Airdrop Inspections as the aerial load inspector. 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. May be tasked to attend Malfunction Review Board meetings.
Performs trend and predictive analysis and forecasting to determine and meet customer instruction needs. This includes staffing and coordinating within the multi component interagency processes. Required to train all branches of services and interagency members in Aerial Delivery Operations, the fielding of new equipment and applicable procedures in and outside of the work area. Advises supervisor on all issues and problems and develops a point paper to address these issues and recommended solutions to include potential instruction to prevent reoccurrence.
Insures compliance with published instructions, work standards, and technical publications. Formulates comprehensive training plans for all state ARNG/ANG personnel. Conducts on-the-job-training as well as classroom instruction.
Orchestrates daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems to ensure accomplishment/training of assigned missions as well as support for future missions and deployment operations. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DOD, Air Force, Army, USMC, Navy, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Civil Aeronautical Organization (ICAO), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules and directives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for aerial delivery management and service activities, ensuring that airdrop missions and/or flight safety is not compromised.
Perform other additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory.
- 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.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- 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.
Qualifications
Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.
Military Grades: E5 - E7
Compatible Military Assignments: MOS: 92R
General Experience: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series. Experience or training which demonstrates the candidates ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this occupational series.
Specialized Experience: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.
Physical Effort: Work assignments require moderate to heavy physical effort. Employees frequently lift, carry, push, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently handles items weighing more than 250 pounds, but assistance is usually available with heavy items. Frequent standing, climbing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside in a well-lighted, climate controlled and ventilated areas, and outside during normal as well as inclement weather conditions. In some cases work is performed at high altitudes due to high altitude parachute operations. Incumbent may be subject to hazards from toxic fumes, high pressure air, and high noise levels.
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Education and Training
- Ability to Instruct
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.