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THIS POSITION CLOSES AT 11:59 PM Eastern
NG MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an exc svc posn that requires membership in a compat mil assignment in the NG. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an exc posn constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the NG must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the NG in the military grade listed in this announcement.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE MILITARY (NE ARMY NG) PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 1-402-309-7458.
This position is located in the Avn Life Spt function, ARNG Avn Spt Fac. Provides control, inspection and certification, testing, evaluation and maintenance or overhaul of ALSE. Provides initial and continuation instruction in the following ALSE subject categories: env life support and protective subsystems, over water survival equipment, escape and descent life support subsystems, survival recovery life support subsystems, global survival aircrew chemical decontamination procedures and aircrew chemical defense task qualification training. Documents and maintains records of ALSE crewmembers tng.
MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN THE LEVEL OF SECURITY CLEARANCE/BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
ORG LOCATION OF POS: AASF 1, Lincoln, NE
PD# D1992000
APPT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Dual Status Army (Excepted Service) Enlisted and Warrant Officer position only.
Area 1- Current perm and indef bargaining unit Techs of the NE Army and Air NG |
Area 2- All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the NE Air or Army NG Area 3- Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the NE Air or Army NG. Area 4- All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the NE Air or Army NG. Selected individual must become a member of the respective NE NG prior to the effective date of hire. |
Qualified applicants will be referred in the following order:
1. Fully qual Area 1 |
2. Fully qual Area 2 3. Fully qual Area 3 3. Trainee qualified |
04/07/2017 to 04/21/2017
$15.60 - $23.97 per hour
WG 05 - 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel for training and work related activities
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
10
No
NEAR-17-067
467423700
(1) Inspects, tests, certifies, repairs, assembles and maintains ALSE to include aircrew/aircrew electronic communications equipment, and aircraft-oxygen related items, aircrew modular survival system, life preservers, helicopter emergency egress devices, first aid kits and microclimate cooling vests. Equipment also includes helmets and helmet-mounted devices such as: laser eye protection, nuclear flash-blindness goggles and night vision goggles; and heads up displays; survival kits and survival components to include radios, beacons, strobe lights, pyrotechnics and various other survival items. Issues, fits, and adjusts ALSE. Schedules and maintains inspection and accountability documentation of ALSE and weapons. Inspects and maintains stock of medications necessary in survival vests, survival kits and first aid kits. Maintains documentation of all procedures conducted. Performs ALSE supply functions to include maintenance and records of Bench Stock/Shop Stock, Prescribed Load Lists, Operational Load Lists, sensitive items and Class VIII supply items.
(2) Instructs crewmembers in all categories of ALSE. Instructs aircrew and other personnel such as aircraft maintenance personnel, aircrew and non-aircrew members of other services and agencies in the care, use, theory of operation and capabilities of ALSE used in a variety of global environments. Instructs aircrew and other personnel in procedures and techniques for ground and air egress, hanging harness and personnel lowering devices, water ditching and water survival. Instructs survival techniques to include peacetime and combat scenarios; food and water procurement, land navigation, shelter building, fire-craft, search and rescue, escape, evasion and resistance, physiological and psychological aspects of survival; signaling device such as radios, beacons, strobe lights, mirrors, hand held flare and gyro jet flares, time-on-target satellite signaling techniques. Administers practical and written evaluations. Develops charts, mock-ups and maintains training aids. May conduct passenger briefings.
(3) Certifies initial and continuation training of aircrew and other personnel. Certifies ALSE requirements for all missions; ensures aircraft are properly configured with proper types of numbers of ALSE dependent on destination and mission being flown. Certifies by signature forms and equipment records to verify proper configuration and serviceability of aircraft installed equipment. Conducts FOT&E (Follow on Tests and Evaluation) of ALSE to ensure flight safety and optimum performance standards. Makes suggestions and recommendations to change processes and procedures related to technical material governing equipment and practices. Forecasts, requisitions and stores life support equipment and supplies.
(4) Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations. Ensures quarterly inspections by Commander, Aviation Safety Officer and Flight Surgeon. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained. Issues ALSE lockers to aircrew members.
(5) Supervises, instructs, trains and certifies traditional Guard members on all facets of the aircrew life support career field; performs task evaluations and documents OJT records. Coordinates mobility and deployment requirements. Maintains publications such as regulations and other directives. Ensures publications are reviewed quarterly by Commander, ALSO, Standardization Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer.
To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, curriculum vitae or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, and phone number.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
MILITARY GRADES: Maximum Military Grade Warrant Officer: CW2; Enlisted: E6; Minimum Military Grade Warrant Officer: WO1; Enlisted: E3; Military grade inversion within the full time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Compatible Military Assignments: Warrant Officer - AOC153 with ASI H2; Enlisted - CMF 15, 92; MOS 68W; Selected individual has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible MOS.
Individual does not have to be currently assigned to one of these career fields to be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
*CREDITING EXPERIENCE: NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MAY BE CREDITED AS FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE WHEN EVALUATED AGAINST THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A MILITARY TECHNICIAN POSITION. EXPERIENCE MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND MUST BE DESCRIBED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION AND/OR RESUME. THE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE IS DETERMINED BY THE ACTUAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED. BE DESCRIPTIVE, A SIMPLE LIST OF JOB TITLES AND DATES WILL NOT SUFFICE.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the applicants knowledge of materials and equipment used in the life of work (helmets, torso harness assemblies, parachutes, survival equipment). Ability to understand written instructions and to use reference materials and manuals.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 must possess at least 18 months of specialized experience or training which has demonstrated knowledge of aviation life support equipment. Experience reading and interpreting military manuals. Experience in supply procedures and property accountability. Experience collecting information and presenting it to various sized groups. Experience in planning a functional shop maintenance program is essential. Experience in skill to inspect aviation life support equipment (ALSE) and determine serviceability. Skill to interpret work orders, technical drawings, and schematics. Experience in using tools of the trade. Knowledge of procedures used to requisition, store, issue and turn-in ALSE.
WG-8 must possess at least 12 months of specialized experience or training which has demonstrated a knowledge of aviation life support equipment; Experience reading and interpreting military manuals; Experience in supply procedures and property accountability.
WG-5 must possess at least 6 months of experience or training which has demonstrated a basic knowledge of aviation life support equipment; Experience using common hand tools; Experience that demonstrates the ability to follow written instructions.
NOTE: REGARDING QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignment must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for this position.
NOTE: The Nebraska National Guard HRO has a document entitled "Secrets to Getting a Technician Job"; you are encouraged to follow the link provided if you are interested. http://ne.ng.mil/ArmyGuard/Tech%20Branch%20Documents/SecretstoGettingaTechnicianJob1.pdf
REMEMBER: Military training directly related to the type of work of the position may be substituted on a day for day basis.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.
2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application, including the online Occupational Questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. Before any certificate can be issued to the selecting official, the resume and supporting documents are reviewed by an HR Specialist to ensure that (a) minimum qualification requirements are met and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your answers will be verified against information provided in your online resume and application. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
NOTE: MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE LEVEL OF SECURITY CLEARANCE/BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
FOR ARMY ONLY:
In order to comply with US DoD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the NE Military Department and NE NG, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work, may result in a job offer being rescinded, separation of employment, and/or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the NE NG, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms, SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Birth Certificate (or other proof of citizenship), Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.
NE NG Personnel Security Manager - Jennifer.l.good10.mil@mail.mil; 402-309-8145.
The following documents are required:
NOTE: Be specific and always include dates and complete details of all job related experience.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are referred to the selecting official in the following order:
INDIVIDUAL SELECTED AS A WG-5 TRAINEE MAY BE PROMOTED TO A WG-8 UPON COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) AT LEAST 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN THE POSITION; (2) COMPLETION OF AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP); AND (3) COMPLETION OF A CLASSIFICATION REVIEW.
INDIVIDUAL SELECTED AS A WG-8 TRAINEE MAY BE PROMOTED TO A WG-10 UPON COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (1) AT LEAST 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN THE POSITION; (2) COMPLETION OF AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP); AND (3) COMPLETION OF A CLASSIFICATION REVIEW.
INDIVIDUAL MAY BE PROMOTED WITHOUR FURTHER COMPETITION WHEN QUALIFIED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE SELECTING OFFICIAL; HOWEVER PROMOTION IS NOT GUARANTEED.
You will be kept informed of actions taken on your application. The selecting official will contact you for an interview if your name is referred.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/467423700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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