SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Clarification from the agency

Current on-board indefinite or permanent federal employee or technician within the 190TH OSS

As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1601-11, you will exercise overall functional and management responsibility for the Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment Function. This includes managing, planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all activities of the function. Provide expert technical advice to the Operations and Wing Commander concerning all Aircrew Flight Equipment Function issues affecting the Wing. Serve as the Wing focal point for all Aircrew Flight Equipment Function matters dealing with higher headquarters. Integrate the function's program into the flying operations of the Wing. As technical advisor, make recommendations as appropriate to enhance the Aircrew Flight Equipment maintenance mission. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK

Conditions of employment

• KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• 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 within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) 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
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
• Duties/responsibilities of job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-7 through E-8

Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education, or training which has provided you with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Physical Demands:
Work while in the office setting is sedentary. Walking, standing, bending, driving, and working in adverse weather conditions is required during regular visits to warehouse/shop locations. Lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds is required.
Work Environment:
Work is typically accomplished in an office setting. However, it is often necessary to meet with officials from other organizations or outside agencies to perform duties at other facilities, both on and off base. Duties require access to all areas of the flight line and require necessary precautions regarding noise, hazardous materials, explosives, fumes, and eye hazards.

How you will be evaluated

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

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must show relevant work experience descriptions that demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resume must include job title and employer, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates with month/year, hours per week and salary. For current Federal employees or previous Federal employees, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

For current Federal employees: Provide the latest SF50, Personnel Action reflecting your current pay and position.


Enlisted applicants who hold a higher grade than advertised: Provide a statement of understanding with application indicating a willingness to be administratively reduced in grade to the highest grade advertised, if selected for the position.

• ANG: An airman must acknowledge in writing a demotion to a lower grade resulting from a voluntary change of assignment that the lower military grade (state specific grade) is accepted. The demotion would be "without prejudice" and will not preclude subsequent promotion under AFI 36-2502. The Date of Rank will be adjusted IAW AFI 36-2502

DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1), SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and a copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION CLAIMS. You must upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.

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