EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Serves as MAF senior technical advisor at the command level to major command functional managers, MAF units, Air Logistics Center's (ALC's) and Depots in the maintenance, operation, and training related to complex and sophisticated systems, and equipment. Specific systems and equipment are listed in the attached equipment list.
• As 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 technical assistance to field units in resolving complex system/equipment problems.
• Prepares and provides training to include over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, one-on-one, and spontaneous training.
• Provides Quality Service

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 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
• 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.
• MAF AFETS senior technical advisor is subject to short notice TDY deployment, Maintenance Recovery Team Taskings (MRT) 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.
• 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 MAF units requires 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.
• The employee must meet physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment, remote from adequate medical facilities, for extended TDY.
• This position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• This position is emergency-essential (E-E). This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any recall status.
• The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases.
• In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

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, 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 knowledge of a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to the systems/equipment on the attached equipment list, including those that have complex technical requirements and require extensive specialized training and experience. Specialized practical and theoretical knowledge and application of assigned systems/equipment for application to difficult, unusual, and unprecedented situations and problems. Ability to provide technical advice to senior leaders and maintenance technicians on assigned systems/equipment. Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical data to perform detailed analysis on assigned systems/equipment.

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 listed on
the attached equipment list.

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

Skill in identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.

Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians.

Skill in 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.

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.

Ability to 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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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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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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

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