Clarification from the agency

AREA 3 T32 ONLY MEMBER OF THE NJARNG

As an FLIGHT ENGINEER INSTRUCTOR, GS-2185-10, you will:

• Brief and instruct preflight preparations
• Plan, organize, and direct the Standardization/ Evaluation function
• Review flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency
• Train and evaluate proficiency and competency of aircrews in weapons and tactics
• Review, define, and update current threats and countermeasures

Conditions of employment

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.

Areas of Consideration:

• AREA 3 T32 ONLY MEMBER OF THE NJARNG

Military Grades: SGT-SFC

Federal Employment Requirements:

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Placement Requirements:

• Medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test
• Single scope background investigation
• Valid state driver's license

Qualifications

General Experience:
Must have the following General Experience(s);

• Understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts
• One year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank)

Mandatory Qualification Requirements:

• Military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment

Specialized Experience:
Must have 36 months of experience in the following;

• Instructing crew chiefs in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft;
  • Fixed-wing
  • Rotary
  • Remotely piloted aircraft
• Training and instructing others in the crew of a specified main-frame military aircraft
  • Supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings
  • Planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace
  • Conducting particular missions and crewing specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics
    • Flying in mountainous terrain
    • Performing tactical remote site evaluations
    • Performing landings on remote sites
    • Provide ground and flight training
    • Conducting night-vision operations or instructions

Must have two (2) years of experience in one of the following programs:

• Civilian aviation program
• Military service aviation program (active duty or reserve components)
• Army National Guard Aviation Support facility
• Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group

Required Flight Hours:

• 500 hours total military rotary wing flying time

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):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Ability to Lead or Supervise and Operation and Control

Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification. Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system. You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following:

1. Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include:

• Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.

• Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.

• Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims. You are required to document this information within your resume.

• If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).

• For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.

• Please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.

Example:

$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present… followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.

Important Notes Regarding Resumes:

• Incomplete resumes will not be considered.

• If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.

• Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume. Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.

2. SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50. The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.

3. Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement. If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.

4. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.

• Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.

  • 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.

  • 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.

Resources for Veterans' Preference:

• https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content

• https://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/

Important Reminders:

• It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing. Allow up to one hour for virus scans.

• Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.

• Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.

• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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