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Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Mangement Support Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Extensive knowledge of T1, T6, and T38C aircraft, associated systems and equipment, and applicable armament/weapons/munitions to plan and implement an effective and economical quality assurance program.
Thorough knowledge of established technical procedures and requirements related to quality assurance principles, methods, plans, and policies to determine conformance to DoD, Air Force, AETC and AFICA. Comprehensive knowledge of established technical policies, procedures and quality requirements related to aircraft maintenance. Mastery in applying data gathering methods and leading/lagging aircraft metrics, QMS statistical methods, used gathered data use to prepare a detailed reports that accurately assess contract performance. Mastery in creating technical guidance and documents to ensure quality assurance program elements and contractor provided QMS meet or exceed established guidelines. Extensive knowledge of the 71st FTW's mission, as well as AETC's objectives, procedures, and policies regarding QMS, QA, contract oversight/administration, and supply chain management. Expert in root cause analysis, identifying systemic problems in complex situations, devising and assessing, accurately assessing the viability of contractor recommended solutions and contractor organizational performance, and providing accurate assessment of contractor operations to 71st FTW/CC, HQ AETC, HQ Air Force, and DCMA.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Extensive knowledge of quality assurance (QA)/quality management systems (QMS) concepts and operating principles/methodology, aircraft maintenance management, and contract management and oversight of DoD, Air Force, and AETC aircraft maintenance service and logistics support contracts; Applies technical expertise in QMS, aircraft maintenance management, and contract management in the most complex situations for DoD, Air Force, and AETC aircraft maintenance service contracts that can be used to innovate and develop conceptual approaches in developing policy, procedures, and practices at all levels of the DoD.
2. Provides overall program administration, administrative guidance, and program guidelines that contribute to 14 FTW, AETC, Air Force and DoD policy guidance in the areas of work assignments related to organizational management in the areas of QMS, maintenance management, and contract oversight; Applies technical expertise in QMS, aircraft maintenance management, and contract management in the most complex situations for DoD, Air Force, and AETC aircraft maintenance service contracts that can be used to innovate and develop conceptual approaches in developing policy, procedures, and practices at all levels of the DoD.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written communications to multi-national corporations, wing, AETC, Air Force, and DoD agencies for the purpose of negotiating and settling significance issues in contractual quality deficiencies, persistent noncompliance, labor disputes, and issuing the appropriate corrective action.
4. Technical knowledge of in-depth aircraft maintenance of T-1, T-6, and T-38C aircraft, associated systems and equipment, and applicable armament/weapons/munitions; Extensive knowledge of supply chain management theory and application as pertaining commercially operated, managed base supply (COMBS) contracts. Proficient in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; Extensive knowledge of analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Mastery of maintenance management metrics to include leading and lagging indicators that integrate and incorporate predictive analytics for the purpose of verity the quality and timeliness of contacted aircraft maintenance services focused on fleet health, pilot safety, and mission production.
6. Thorough knowledge and understanding of source selection processes that includes Service Summary (SS) development, PWS development, QASP development, and synthesizing the source selection elements of technical proposal, cost, and past-performance that accurately captures bidder capabilities to accomplish the 71th Flying Training Wing mission; Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR Part 46- Quality Assurance and other key FARs parts as they pertain to performance-based service contracts, as well as DoDI 5000.72, DCMA INST 8210.1, AFI 63-138, AFI 21-101, AFI 21-101_AETCSupplement.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
- Executes executive management and oversight of contract services at the 71st Flying Training Wing.
- Represents 71st Flying Training Wing to AETC, Air Force and DoD on all aspect of aircraft maintenance contract operations.
- Oversees the quality of the aircraft and support maintenance performed by the contractor based on expert knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS), aircraft maintenance management, and contract management adherence.
- Assesses compliance of contractors QMS in execution of contractual requirements and mission accomplishment.
- Performs supervisory duties over a limited number of civilian employees that does not constitute a major duty and occupies less than 25% of the incumbent's work time.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A SECRET security clearance may be required
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. (Cont'd below)
- (cont'd ) IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
- Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Subject to pre-employment physical
In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule, Administrative and Mangement Support Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Extensive knowledge of T1, T6, and T38C aircraft, associated systems and equipment, and applicable armament/weapons/munitions to plan and implement an effective and economical quality assurance program.
Thorough knowledge of established technical procedures and requirements related to quality assurance principles, methods, plans, and policies to determine conformance to DoD, Air Force, AETC and AFICA. Comprehensive knowledge of established technical policies, procedures and quality requirements related to aircraft maintenance. Mastery in applying data gathering methods and leading/lagging aircraft metrics, QMS statistical methods, used gathered data use to prepare a detailed reports that accurately assess contract performance. Mastery in creating technical guidance and documents to ensure quality assurance program elements and contractor provided QMS meet or exceed established guidelines. Extensive knowledge of the 71st FTW's mission, as well as AETC's objectives, procedures, and policies regarding QMS, QA, contract oversight/administration, and supply chain management. Expert in root cause analysis, identifying systemic problems in complex situations, devising and assessing, accurately assessing the viability of contractor recommended solutions and contractor organizational performance, and providing accurate assessment of contractor operations to 71st FTW/CC, HQ AETC, HQ Air Force, and DCMA.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Extensive knowledge of quality assurance (QA)/quality management systems (QMS) concepts and operating principles/methodology, aircraft maintenance management, and contract management and oversight of DoD, Air Force, and AETC aircraft maintenance service and logistics support contracts; Applies technical expertise in QMS, aircraft maintenance management, and contract management in the most complex situations for DoD, Air Force, and AETC aircraft maintenance service contracts that can be used to innovate and develop conceptual approaches in developing policy, procedures, and practices at all levels of the DoD.
2. Provides overall program administration, administrative guidance, and program guidelines that contribute to 14 FTW, AETC, Air Force and DoD policy guidance in the areas of work assignments related to organizational management in the areas of QMS, maintenance management, and contract oversight; Applies technical expertise in QMS, aircraft maintenance management, and contract management in the most complex situations for DoD, Air Force, and AETC aircraft maintenance service contracts that can be used to innovate and develop conceptual approaches in developing policy, procedures, and practices at all levels of the DoD.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written communications to multi-national corporations, wing, AETC, Air Force, and DoD agencies for the purpose of negotiating and settling significance issues in contractual quality deficiencies, persistent noncompliance, labor disputes, and issuing the appropriate corrective action.
4. Technical knowledge of in-depth aircraft maintenance of T-1, T-6, and T-38C aircraft, associated systems and equipment, and applicable armament/weapons/munitions; Extensive knowledge of supply chain management theory and application as pertaining commercially operated, managed base supply (COMBS) contracts. Proficient in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; Extensive knowledge of analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Mastery of maintenance management metrics to include leading and lagging indicators that integrate and incorporate predictive analytics for the purpose of verity the quality and timeliness of contacted aircraft maintenance services focused on fleet health, pilot safety, and mission production.
6. Thorough knowledge and understanding of source selection processes that includes Service Summary (SS) development, PWS development, QASP development, and synthesizing the source selection elements of technical proposal, cost, and past-performance that accurately captures bidder capabilities to accomplish the 71th Flying Training Wing mission; Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR Part 46- Quality Assurance and other key FARs parts as they pertain to performance-based service contracts, as well as DoDI 5000.72, DCMA INST 8210.1, AFI 63-138, AFI 21-101, AFI 21-101_AETCSupplement.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
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