Summary
This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position:
AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER
Location: Army Aviation Support Facility 2
East Wenatchee, Washington 98802
Army National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service
Advertised as: ENLISTED/WARRANT OFFICER
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
*Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be available.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Nationwide: All Members of the Washington Army National Guard, or U.S. Citizens willing to join the Washington Army National Guard
Duties
A WG-4818-10, AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER:
- Inspects, tests, certifies, repairs, assembles and maintains ALSE to include aircraft/aircrew electronic communications equipment, and aircraft-oxygen related items, aircraft modular survival system, life preservers, helicopter emergency egress devices, first aid kits and microclimate cooling vests. Equipment also includes helmets and helmet-mounted devices such as: laser eye protection, nuclear flash-blindness goggles and night vision goggles; and heads up displays; survival kits and survival components to include radios, beacons, strobe lights, pyrotechnics and various other survival items. Issues, fits and adjusts ALSE. Schedules and maintains inspection and accountability documentation on ALSE and weapons. Inspects and maintains stock of medications necessary in survival vests, survival kits and first aid kits. Maintains documentation of all procedures conducted. Performs ALSE supply functions to include maintenance and records of Bench Stock/ Shop Stock, Prescribed Load Lists, Operational Load Lists, sensitive items and Class VIII supply items.
- Instructs crewmembers in all categories of ALSE. Instructs aircrew and other personnel such as aircraft maintenance personnel, aircrew and non-aircrew members of other services and agencies in the care, use, theory of operation and capabilities of ALSE used in a variety of global environments. Instructs aircrew and other personnel in procedures and techniques for ground and air egress, hanging harness and personnel lowering devices, water ditching and water survival. Instructs survival techniques to include peacetime and combat scenarios; food and water procurement, land navigation, shelter building, fire-craft, search and rescue, escape, evasion and resistance, physiological and psychological aspects of survival; signaling devices such as radios, beacons, strobe lights, mirrors, handheld flare and gyro jet flares, time-on-target satellite signaling techniques. Administers practical and written evaluations. Develops charts, mock-ups and maintains training aids. May conduct passenger briefings.
- Certifies initial and continuation training of aircrew and other personnel. Certifies ALSE requirements for all missions; ensures aircraft are properly configured with proper types and numbers of ALSE dependent on destination and mission being flown. Certifies by signature forms and equipment records to verify proper configuration and serviceability of aircraft installed equipment. Conducts FOT&E (Follow on Test and Evaluation) of ALSE to ensure flight safety and optimum performance standards. Makes suggestions and recommendations to change processes and procedures related to technical material governing equipment and practices. Forecasts, requisitions and stores life support equipment and supplies.
- Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensures quarterly inspections by Commander, Aviation Safety Officer and Flight Surgeon. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained. Issues ALSE lockers to aircrew members.
- Supervises, instructs, trains and certifies traditional Guard members on all facets of the aircrew life support career field; performs task evaluations and documents OJT records. Coordinates mobility and deployment requirements. Maintains publications such as regulations and other directives. Ensures publications are reviewed quarterly by Commander, ALSO, Standardization Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer.
- Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Ensures ALSE shop is prepared for Aviation Resource Management Survey inspections. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. May serve as a voting member of the aircraft accident mishap investigation boards, and prepares related reports.
- Prepares Annual Budget analysis and projections for ALSE shop operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: 15-series / 153-series
Compatible Military Assignments: E2-E7, WO1-CW4
- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of materials and equipment used in the line of work (helmets, torso harness assemblies, parachutes, survival equipment). Ability to understand written instructions and to use reference materials and manuals.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months experience or training which has demonstrated knowledge of aviation life support equipment. Experience reading and interpreting military manuals. Experience in supply procedures and property accountability. Experience collecting information and presenting it to various sized groups. Experience in planning a functional shop maintenance program is essential.
Education
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Not Applicable.
To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims.
Benefits
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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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.
- Knowledge required to check and insure that components operate within specified tolerances and in the proper sequence. In accordance with applicable guidance and modification instructions, overhauls, repairs and modifies equipment and components using test equipment such as multi-meters, micrometers, calipers, and electrical circuitry test consoles. Ability to conduct visual inspections for obvious defects such as torn shoulder and lap harnesses. Ability to conduct detailed visual and tactile inspections such as inspection of helmets for cracks and delaminations.
- Ability to use sketches, electrical diagrams, technical specifications and engineering drawing in conjunction with standard pre-calculated formulas and shop mathematics.
- Ability to plan work when detailed specifications are not available and take measurements for articles of various shapes and sizes. Ability to apply knowledge of shop mathematics, including fractions, equations, and plane measurements, to make more difficult calculations such as computing dimensions and laying out circles, angles, curves, and irregular shapes. Ability to draw individual patterns or alter or adjust standard patterns to fit special measurements and incorporate design features such as chemical warfare ensembles or aircrew and passenger oxygen equipment bags.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of fabrics and materials which includes newly developed materials. Requires application of a thorough knowledge of all types of fibers, blends, fabrics and finishes, including knowledge of performance and handling characteristics such as dimensional stability, abrasion resistance and heavy sensitivity, to select materials to meet particular needs.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume must include:
- Work schedule
- Hours worked per week
- Dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment
- Duties performed.
- Resumes exceeding 25 pages will not be considered
- Mil Form 174
- If you do not have military experience, please indicate so on the form.
For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: Cover Letter, DD-214,SF-50, and Transcript.
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.
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 05/30/2024 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. 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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