In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, General Supply Series 2001.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience must include knowledge in a broad range of munitions operations, inventory management, and accountability techniques, processes, and procedures. NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume.
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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.
FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1: Comprehensive knowledge of conventional munitions maintenance and storage procedures. Knowledge and ability to use the Air Force Combat Ammunition System. Knowledge of munitions accountability practices and procedures. Knowledge of applicable personnel, manpower, time, and attendance, and budgeting instructions, guidelines, and requirements.
2: Knowledge of munitions safety procedures to include proper handling, management, and disposal of hazardous munitions wastes and materials. Knowledge of the USAF Technical Order Program and its certification and documentation procedures. Knowledge of the Agile Munitions Support Tool (AMST). Knowledge of how a variety of munitions, armament components and accessories are assembled, disassembled, and operated.
3: Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, techniques, and methods applicable to munitions operations. Knowledge of munitions distribution facilities and munitions storage functions and techniques. Knowledge of automated and manual accounting systems. Knowledge of ground and explosive safety.
4: Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems, and to develop timely and economical solutions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to give oral and written presentations and briefings.
5: Knowledge of the operation of weapons and employing them in base contingency and exercise situations. Knowledge of munitions inventory management and supply systems, techniques, and responsibilities.
6: Knowledge and ability to coordinate munitions policy, sourcing data and technical interpretation with staff, higher headquarters, other bases, Engineers, contractors and Item managers and lead commands. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of personnel management and EEO directives, standards, processes, and procedures.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties;
however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
2: May be required to fly in a commercial and/or military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
3: 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.
4: This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
5: Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance required of the position.
6: May be required to work uncommon tours of duty.
7: Personal protective equipment must be worn in compliance with safety and health directives.
8: Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This is an
Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click
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