Duties
1. Reviews aircraft maintenance and related material support requirements with respect to specific objectives, relative priorities, capabilities, and limitations. Participates in planning meetings to insure proper scheduling of aircraft commitments, commensurate with the maintenance capability of the AASF. Supervises the development of plans for logistical support of the AASF flying program. Reviews program operations and ensure the commander is informed on status, progress, and actual/potential problem areas. Confers frequently with the AASF Commander to review changes in situational requirements resulting from resource, policy, or directive revisions received from higher-level authority. Recommends the adjustment, and ensures flexibility, of plans and programs to meet changing requirements. Maintains liaison with commanders and staff regarding the status of logistics programs, functional capabilities, and current and projected operational training and mission requirements.
2. Reviews and evaluates higher-level headquarters' directives and policies for AASF implementation. Develops action plans, internal policies, and procedures to assure timely, effective, and complete maintenance support for units, facility, state, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and DA mission requirements. Ensures development and implementation of standing operating procedures (SOPs). Takes or directs action to improve quality, increase production, handle special projects, correct unsatisfactory conditions, etc. -- Oversees the preparation and execution of budgets for man-days and funds to resource AASF logistics requirements. Directs logistics programs to ensure mission accomplishment and the optimum use of resources. Manages the execution of logistics resources to meet mission requirements. Serves as a program manager and represents the AASF at Program and Budget Advisory Council (PBAC) meetings.
3. Directs staff and production functions related to aircraft maintenance, production support, material services, ground support, and facility services. Establishes goals and objectives for the accomplishment of current and projected workloads. Plans, organizes, and coordinates day-to-day operations of the AASF logistics support. Integrates full-time support and ARNG unit personnel in optimizing logistics support of aviation units. The work force includes a variety of staff administrative, trades, and crafts occupations. Makes decisions regarding equipment services and repair within capacities of AASF to accomplish assigned missions. Monitors operational and maintenance status of all aircraft assigned to the AASF. Analyzes workload and provides guidance to assure that production goals are met. Reviews, accepts, amends, or rejects work which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors. Receives performance analysis reports; and from these, directs necessary actions to assure continued improvements in positive trends or correction of adverse trends. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors
4. Performs MTFs to determine airworthiness of aircraft supported by AASF. Verifies that airframe, flight controls, power plant, systems accessories, and items of equipment are functioning in accordance with predetermined specifications during flight. Diagnoses malfunctions disclosed during the conduct of MTF. The MTFs are conducted prior to, and for the purposing of, releasing aircraft for training and flight operations. Consults with supported unit commanders in planning and executing training or contingency exercises involving individual or multiple units in support of unit readiness. Participates fully in decision making that impacts aircraft availability, configuration, and capability. Plans for exercise logistical support to include recovery of downed aircraft. -- Coordinates with supported units to insure adequate logistics workload to support proficiency-training requirements. Identifies requirements and assigns logistics tasks and projects to optimize the proficiency and readiness of Unit personnel. Monitors execution of unit proficiency training within the AASF. -- Coordinates planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to develop CONUS and overseas deployment plans that meet unit mission goals, aircraft availability, and deployment requirements. Coordinates the development of unit training goals and long range training plans. Assures training plans sustain work force qualifications and capabilities. -- Reviews Unit Status Report (USR) data, analysis reports, and other sources of information to determine strength and weaknesses of units. Re-directs assets, if necessary, to achieve improved overall Unit readiness and mission effectiveness as required.
5. Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required by the agency
- This is not a commissioning opportunity and all required grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Must be a US Citizen
Qualifications
MILITARY GRADES: O-3/CPT - O-5/LTC
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 - 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-12. Must have experience, education, or training which includes identifying activities involving logistical support operations. Experience integrating the actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to develop a comprehensive logistics plan. Experience monitoring such functions as program planning, resource and fiscal management, training, manpower management, and/or automated data processing to meet the logistics plan. Experience in base level strategic planning, setting base policy, and developing installation guidelines that have application across organizational lines within the DEARNG and any Geographically Separated Units. Experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions. Experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions.
SUPERVISORY POSITIONS: the following Specialized Experience is required: Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified."
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Education
** There is no substitution of Education for Specialized Experience at the GS-13**
Benefits
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Day, Month and Year, e.g., 02/01/2017, Feb 1, 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Resume (Required)DNG 51R (Required)4. Other supporting documents: SF 50, OF-306, DD214, Certificates:
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12794790A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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/stat
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. 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.