This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Title 32
CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite)
CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG
CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens
Duties
PLANS AND PROGRAMS: (10%)
-- Collaborates with the AASF Commander, AASF staff, and supported unit commanders to plan, develop, and implement long and short term plans to effectively use aircraft and flying hours, and to accomplish vital training and operational missions. Coordinates with Flight Operations to assure an integrated approach to solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft to conduct the military mission. Assesses the impact of changes in or to the flying program, and coordinates with operations to ensure that these changes do not exceed AASF logistical capabilities. Recommends aircraft and direct flying hours to meet AASF and unit operational contingencies.
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: (10%)
-- 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.
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS: (25%)
-- Through subordinate supervisors, 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.
-- MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS (MTFs): (10%) 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. Serves as AASF maintenance test pilot flight examiner as required.
--UNIT COORDINATION: (10%) 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.
SAFETY AND QUALITY: (5%)
-- Administers a safety and security program within AASF logistics functions. Maintains responsibility for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the assigned area of responsibility. Ensures that subordinate employees are trained in safety matters and that safe work practices are utilized. Monitors the results of workplace inspections and takes positive action to correct unsafe conditions.
-- Maintains an aggressive quality assurance program to ensure that performance and quality standards are met. Ensures that all work meets the highest standards of airworthiness and that attention is focused on the wartime tasking of the unit. Balances peacetime economy, readiness, and responsiveness to wartime tasking, resources, and survivability.
AUTOMATION: (5%)
-- The logistics function serves as focal point for AASF automation. Oversees automated information systems' operations, systems support, and unit administration, such as Unit Level Logistics System Aviation (ULLS-A).
ORGANIZATIONAL: (15%)
-- Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations. Serves as a member on a team to deal with natural disasters or civil emergencies. May serve as a technical advisor to or a member of accident investigation or collateral boards as assigned.
-- Performs other duties as assigned.
c. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbent works under the broad direction of the AASF Commander. Independently exercises full authority and statutory responsibility for management of assigned program areas. Uses wide latitude in developing, consulting, coordinating, and executing programs to achieve compliance with regulatory directives and organizational goals and objectives. The AASF Commander is available for consultation and coordination on matters of major significance. Independently plans and programs work. Results are reviewed for accomplishment of mission and program objectives.
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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.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: CPT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: LTC
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
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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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.
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 Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
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.