SENIOR EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AVIONICS) -AFETS

Duties

• Serves as Air Force senior technical advisor at command level to Major Command (MAJCOM) functional managers, Air Force units, Air Logistics Centers and Depots in maintenance, operation and training related to complex/ sophisticated systems/equipment.
• As MAJCOM senior technical advisor, provides expert technical advice to senior leaders and functional managers in the maintenance, operation, and training related to complex and sophisticated systems and equipment.
• Provides advanced technical assistance to field units in resolving complex system/equipment problems.
• Identifies, develops and conducts informal training to include: over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, group, one-on-one, and spontaneous training.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• This is an AFETS (Air Force Engineering and Technical Services) position
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Position is serviced by Langley AFB, VA / duty located at MISAWA AFB JAPAN
• Mobility is a condition of employment with AFETS
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Equipment Services Series, 1670.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to F-16 Avionic systems. Including those requiring extensive specialized training and work experience. Specialized work experience of F-16 Avionic systems and skill in applying this experience to difficult and unusual situations. Provided advanced technical advice to senior leaders and maintenance technicians on F-16 Avionic systems. Interpreted complex engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical data to perform detailed analysis on F-16 Avionic systems. Provided guidance and training to users and maintainers of F-16 Avionic systems.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:

Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices of specific systems/equipment related to F-16 Avionics.

Knowledge of required security and safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians; and developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and working cooperatively as a member of a team.

Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data; and, identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.

Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines.

Ability to develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned systems/equipment; and communicate well both orally and in writing.

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.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS AFETS POSITION ARE:

CAF AFETS senior technical advisor is subject to short notice TDY deployment and/or PCS move to meet worldwide operational/mission requirements. This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement under the provisions of the agency mobility program. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

This position may require frequent travel or long periods away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated sites.

Based on operational necessity, TDY away from home base in support of other Air Force units may require travel by military or commercial aircraft.

The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.

This position requires a physical/medical examination. The employee must meet physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment, remote from adequate medical facilities, for extended TDY or remote PCS.

This position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.

This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.

Incumbent may be deployed to a remote area and request to be armed or the position has access to firearms or ammunition. When the situation occurs, the position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 196 An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Additional information

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: 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.

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.

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Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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