SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT) SUPERVISOR

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as section supervisor over employees engaged in condition evaluation, test, repair, modification and overhaul of aircraft structural assemblies, components, and pans. Employees are engaged in identification, removal, and prevention of corrosion on assigned/authorized aircraft, and ground support equipment. Additionally, other employees are required to inspect machines, weld, repair aircraft pans and components. and to design and manufoc1urc support equipment used in all types of aircraft maintenance. Provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of task herein.

Duties:

Performs work planning responsibilities. Performs work direction responsibilities. Performs administrative responsibilities.

Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EOT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.

Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Serves as technical advisor to Flight Chief in the resolution of production problems.

Reserve 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 the required 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 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 testing designated position (TDP).
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
• AFSC: 2A790 / SMSgt

Qualifications

OBLIGATED: This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the the WG-3800 - Metal Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead or supervise as a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) Supervisor.

JOB ELEMENTS: 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 principles, processes, and techniques of the trade(s) and/or craft(s)supervised. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices. and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.

Knowledge in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools. equipment. and precisionmeasuring and/or 1est equipment. Knowledge in troubleshooting, inspecting. and/or tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches. and technical specifications. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.

Ability to implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of and skill in applying the full range of conventional and/or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining principles, processes, and techniques. in addition, welding procedures.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds). Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.). Hours of straight pulling arc 1 hour per week. Hours of pushing arc I hour per week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking arc 4 hours per week. Hours of standing are IO hours per week. Hours of crawling are 1 hour per week. Hours of kneeling are I hour per week. Hours of repeated bending arc 3 hours per week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck. tractor, or motor vehicle may be required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches co 16 inches co Jaeger I co 4. Far vision correctable in one eye co 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability Ill distinguish basic colors. Hearing (without aid).

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Outside and inside (other than normal commuting). Excessive noise. intermittent. Constant noise. Electrical energy. Slippery or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving pans. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Working closely with others. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations.

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.

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