Duties
AS an LOGISITICS MANAGEMENT OFFICER,GS-0346-12, you will collaborate 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; coordinate with Flight Operations to assure an integrated approach to solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft to conduct the military mission; assess 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; recommend aircraft and direct flying hours to meet AASF and unit operational contingencies; review and evaluate higher-level headquarters' directives and policies for AASF implementation; develop 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; ensure development and implementation of standing operating procedures (SOPs); take or direct action to improve quality, increase production, handle special projects, correct unsatisfactory conditions, etc.; through subordinate supervisors, directs staff and production functions related to aircraft maintenance, production support, material services, ground support, and facility services; establish goals and objectives for the accomplishment of current and projected workloads; plan, organize, and coordinate 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; make decisions regarding equipment services and repair within capacities of AASF to accomplish assigned missions; monitor operational and maintenance status of all aircraft assigned to the AASF; analyze workload and provides guidance to assure that production goals are met; review, accept, amend, or reject work which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors; receive performance analysis reports; and from these, directs necessary actions to assure continued improvements in positive trends or correction of adverse trends; make decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors; performs MTFs to determine airworthiness of aircraft supported by AASF; verify that airframe, flight controls, power plant, systems accessories, and items of equipment are functioning in accordance with predetermined specifications during flight; diagnose malfunctions disclosed during the conduct of MTF; MTFs are conducted prior to, and for the purposing of, releasing aircraft for training and flight operations; serve as AASF maintenance test pilot flight examiner as required; consult with supported unit commanders in planning and executing training or contingency exercises involving individual or multiple units in support of unit readiness; participate fully in decision making that impacts aircraft availability, configuration, and capability; plan for exercise logistical support to include recovery of downed aircraft; administer a safety and security program within AASF logistics functions; maintain responsibility for safety conditions, procedures, and work practices employed within the assigned area of responsibility; ensure that subordinate employees are trained in safety matters and that safe work practices are utilized; monitor the results of workplace inspections and takes positive action to correct unsafe conditions; assume the full duties and responsibilities of the AASF Commander in his/her absence as require; represent and speak for the AASF with representatives of NGB, the Adjutant General, USP&FO, other military components, state/local officials, businesses, and other private groups having an interest in the functions of the AASF; coordinate logistics activities across organizational lines to include direct contact with the NGB staff and with counterparts at other AASFs in order to resolve problems affecting logistics capabilities and to ensure timely exchange of pertinent technical, managerial, and mission information; perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- 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.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
- 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.
Qualifications
Military Grades: Officer (CPT - MAJ)
Minimum Requirements: Experience, education or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months at the next lower level (GS-11) experience, education, or training 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 identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions. Experience working with people from various levels and backgrounds to elicit their cooperation to perform specific tasks, and complying with regulations, laws, or practices. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Education
You must provide transcripts 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.
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).
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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. You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.
3. Other supporting documents: FAA certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
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.