SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1601-11, you will exercise overall functional and management responsibility for the Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment Function. This includes managing, planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all activities of the function. Provide expert technical advice to the Operations and Wing Commander concerning all Aircrew Flight Equipment Function issues affecting the Wing. Serve as the Wing focal point for all Aircrew Flight Equipment Function matters dealing with higher headquarters. Integrate the function's program into the flying operations of the Wing. As technical advisor, make recommendations as appropriate to enhance the Aircrew Flight Equipment maintenance mission. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
• Duties/responsibilities of job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-7 through E-8

Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must have experience, education, or training which has provided you with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.Must have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Physical Demands:
Work while in the office setting is sedentary. Walking, standing, bending, driving, and working in adverse weather conditions is required during regular visits to warehouse/shop locations. Lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds is required.
Work Environment:
Work is typically accomplished in an office setting. However, it is often necessary to meet with officials from other organizations or outside agencies to perform duties at other facilities, both on and off base. Duties require access to all areas of the flight line and require necessary precautions regarding noise, hazardous materials, explosives, fumes, and eye hazards.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.

If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected.