Industrial Services Specialist Job in Oklahoma City, OK

Vacancy No. AAC-ATO-26-AJWL960-100503 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $75,279.00 to $116,689.00 Grade H to H
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/15/2026 Close Date 9/28/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Oklahoma City, OK


Industrial Services Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
ATO, Tech Ops, FAA Logistics Center, (AJW-L900), Machine/Paint Team (AJW-L960)

Summary

Position serves as an Industrial Services Specialist within the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Group, AJW-L900.

Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced professional supporting complex electronic and environmental equipment, systems, industrial services, and specialized projects for customers throughout the National Airspace System (NAS).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees within the ATO line of business.

Duties

Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform leadership functions for projects, programs, or other operational activities within an assigned area of responsibility. Assignments frequently require coordination across functional and organizational lines and application of system-level knowledge related to production operations, industrial services, logistics support, and property accountability processes.

Applies advanced knowledge of logistics management, production control, industrial services, quality assurance, and property management to plan and accomplish assignments. Provides guidance and assistance to management and operational personnel regarding production operations, logistics support processes, workload planning, resource utilization, and operational issues. Reviews trends, analyzes causes and impacts of production and logistics problems, evaluates probable future developments, and recommends improvements to processes, workflows, and support strategies.

Coordinates and prepares evaluations, studies, reports, and analyses related to production operations, contractor support, logistics processes, and program performance. Develops estimates for forecasting labor and material requirements of required services and support activities. Tracks labor and material requirements, evaluates resource utilization, and monitors work in progress for service order agreement projects. Recommends changes to production methods, resource allocation, logistics processes, and operational support strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer support.

Provides production management and production control support for a variety of highly complex equipment, systems, and specialized projects. Develops and coordinates production plans based on customer requirements, engineering data, workload forecasts, material availability, funding constraints, shop capacity, priorities, and delivery schedules. Assesses if material requirements are met to accomplish work activities and initiates procurement actions for direct material through BMx, ANDON, or other appropriate means. Expedites work as necessary to minimize operational delays and support mission requirements. Monitors production activities, evaluates work in progress, identifies operational constraints, and recommends actions necessary to achieve organizational objectives. Uses historical and current operational data to evaluate performance, forecast requirements, and support management decision-making.

Provides technical guidance and assistance to personnel engaged in production control, logistics support, industrial services, quality assurance, and property management activities. Serves as a focal point for resolving complex operational issues requiring coordination across functional and organizational boundaries. Represents the organization in coordination with management, engineers, contractors, customers, and support organizations regarding production operations, logistics support requirements, workload distribution, and operational issues.

Supports Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives through the application of Lean principles, Theory of Constraints methodologies, and data-driven analysis to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and increase operational effectiveness. Utilizes visual management systems and production control tools to communicate workload status, performance metrics, constraints, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Please see Required Document Section
  • Physical examination may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-H, (FG/GS 12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, (FG/GS 10/11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience includes: experience providing technical advice and assistance to planning personnel, supply management personnel, and others engaged in the logistics support of assigned NAS systems; providing analytical support, assistance, and guidance to management and support personnel; reviewing trends, causes, and probable future developments in assigned areas and recommends improvements to processes.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical prior to appointment.

Physical - Light lifting - under 15 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; straight pulling (.5 hr); pulling hand over hand (.5 hr); pushing (2 hr); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (2 hr); standing (1 hr); kneeling (.5 hr); repeated bending (.5 hr); both legs required; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; both eyes required; depth perception; hearing (aid may be permitted).

Environmental -Outside and inside, excessive heat, excessive cold, excessive humidity, excessive dampness or chilling, excessive noise - intermittent, dust, fumes, grease and oils, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery and moving vehicles, working closely with others, working alone.

Education

See Qualifications Required.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Quality Ranking Factor(s) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

NOTES:

1. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement.

2. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed.

3. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

4. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization.

5. Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov)

6. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com.

7. To confirm receipt of emailed documents please contact Holli Malaske at holli.b.malaske@faa.gov or 409-954-0166.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50) is required, Supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.



If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

  • Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week.
  • Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Agency contact information

Holli Malaske
Phone
1 (405) 954-0166
Email
Holli.b.Malaske@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

Next steps

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.

Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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Agency contact information

Holli Malaske
Phone
1 (405) 954-0166
Email
Holli.b.Malaske@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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