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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (AIRCREW TRAINING DEVICES)

Department of the Air Force

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Altus, OK
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

Duties

  • Implements HQ AMC program responsibility and provides expertise for a comprehensive range of concept 1 feasibility, design, development, and testing activities for highly complex new and existing assigned aircraft training systems and subsystems including hardware and software modifications.
  • Involved in all aspects of Quality Assurance including pre-production, production/manufacturing acceptance testing, hardware/software testing, verification and configuration management.
  • Provides AMC technical expertise to the contractor, associated Air Logistics Center and IIQ Aeronautical Systems Center for analysis, planning and programming of short nod long range equipment and software requirements for AMC ATDs and associated support equipment.
  • Exercises continues responsibility for a comprehensive range of production/procurement activities for complex new or existing training systems and subsystems, and/or hardware/software modifications.
Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • 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
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • 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.
  • May be subject to an uncommon tour of duty. Working hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Excessive working hours may also be required.
  • Frequent TDY travel is required. Travel to schools. Industrial trade seminars and technical interchange meetings may be required.
  • The employee must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
  • Must be able to demonstrate initiative, willingness and ability to develop as well as learn new procedures for job accomplishment.
  • This is a Level II, critical acquisition position in the Acquisition Professional Development Program (ADAP).
  • Due to physical requirements incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment.
  • Prior experience as a military aircrew member is highly desirable but not mandatory.
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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 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 comprehensive and thorough knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology related to flight simulator operation/maintenance and skills in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of difficult and complex work assignments.

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:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology related to aircrew training device operation and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles. and practices of specific systems/equipment such as 9 WSTs, 3 CPTs. 3 ARPTTs, I RDT, 2 CASTs, I CLT and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments.
  • Knowledge of and skill in applying Total Quality principles, practices, methods, and procedures.
  • Skill in identifying and analyzing complex technical problems. developing innovative solutions, and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals and technical data.
  • Skill in developing interpersonal relationships. maintaining good working relationships and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to plan, organize and re-prioritize work to meet changing deadlines.
  • Ability to evaluate and validate contractor training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned systems/equipment.
  • Ability to communicate well; both orally and in writing sufficient to provide technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings. reports and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians.
  • 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

    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.

    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 .

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