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: Commissioned Officer/Warrant Officer
Compatible Military Assignments: 15A, 15B, 153D
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
- Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
- 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.
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty.
- Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- 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).
- Potential for Incentive Pay.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.
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.
Organizational Requirement:
Must be MTPC Complete
Specialized Experience WARRANT OFFICER:
Have at least one year as a GS-2181-12? *Must submit SF 50 to validate claim*
Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups.
To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in:
- Operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
- Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
- Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
- Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
- Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
- Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
- Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
- Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
- Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.
Specialized Experience COMMISSIONED OFFICER:
Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-12 and GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Officer positions. For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in the Air National Guard Operations Groups. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors in combination: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.
To qualify, the applicant must have:
- The ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of a main-frame military aircraft.
- Experienced in mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and applying weather information.
- Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
- Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
- Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
- Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance.
- Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
- Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
- Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
- Must have at least two years experiences in instructing others in a specific air-frame/military aircraft.
- Competent to complete various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army National Guard aviation programs.
- Skilled to instruct others to pilot military aircraft on a regular and recurring basis.
- Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
- Experienced in following directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements.
- Experienced in coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
- Experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to- ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting.
- Experienced in piloting manned or unmanned aircraft.
OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test.
2. Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and,
3. Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.
Education
Army National Guard Warrant Officer Positions:
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
Army National Guard Officer Positions:
For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an under- graduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
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You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Applicants can submit a copy of their Career Data Brief with the education and FAA certification on the brief for verification.
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.
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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.
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: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
- Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
- Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
- The number of hours you worked per week
Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
When
relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
- Education information should include:
- Name of school/institution
- Completion date
- Degree type
- Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)
When
relevant, include:
- Current Security Clearance
- Job-related training
- Language skills
- Organizations and affiliations
- Professional publications
- Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume
- Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
- Use concise, results focused language.
- Align language from the job announcement.
- Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
- Remove outdated or unrelated experience
2. Other supporting documents:
- Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
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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.
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.