Clarification from the agency

Excepted Service - Enlisted RECRUITMENT AREA 1: Present enlisted members (E5 to E7) of the Hawaii National Guard RECRUITMENT AREA 2: Present enlisted members (E5 to E7) of the US Armed Forces

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: is to serve as both an Unmanned Aircraft Operator (AO) and Mission Payload Operator (PO) as well as remain prepared to provide instruction and guidance to Drill Status Guard members.

• Serves as a member of a UAS mission crew. Performs as and instructs others in the performance of aircraft operator (AO) or payload operator (PO) duties during inactive duty training (IDT), annual training (AT), additional flight training period (AFTP), and pre-mobilization and post-mobilization training periods.
• Performs preflight inspections.
• Completes engine start and systems checks, ensuring that the engine, related systems, and equipment are operating properly.
• Responsible for radio communications.
• Performs assigned launch and post-launch procedures in accordance with appropriate operator manuals and checklists.
• Operates the aircraft in Knob Control.
• Performs fuels management procedures. Performs Tactical Automated Landing System (TALS) Recovery procedures.
• Perform Flight Utilizing Automatic Flight Modes.
• Performs all emergency procedures described in the operator's manual or checklist.
• Performs Tactical Automated Landing System (TALS) Recovery procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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.
• Submit all documents/application NLT midnight Eastern Standard Time.
• Must be in the grade of E5 to E7.

Qualifications

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in non-routine pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. *For positions requiring supervisory functions; experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The tactical UAS is typically a smaller aircraft, however, most require 2-man lift procedures for loading, unloading during system emplace and displace. Work assignments require some moderate to strenuous effort. Workers must be able to climb, bend, stoop, and stand for pro-long periods of time. UAS operators are often asked to assist UAS maintainers during and after flight operations. They frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is primarily performed inside an environmentally controlled flight control trailer. Visual inspections of the aircraft and payload as well as participation in launch and recovery activities will occur outdoors. However, since the aircraft is not operated during inclement weather conditions, exposure to severe weather conditions is not common.

MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY POSITION: Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to an appropriate military position and must meet the definition of a dual status technician in accordance with 32 U S C 709.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
--Must posses a minimum Secret security clearance.
--Required to maintain a current class 3 flight duty medical exam (FDME) IAW AR 40-501. Ft. Rucker is the only authorized granting official for any waivers.
--Required to maintain currency per Readiness Level and Flight Activity Category levels designated by the unit commander.
--Required to maintain satisfactory performance on all hands-on, oral and written evaluations per the aircrew training manual TC1-600.
--RL1 soldiers must be current with Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test (APART) requirements per AR 95-23 and TC 1-600.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.

b. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard.

c. In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted.

d. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

g. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

h. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

i. Candidates above the grade of E7must include in their application the willingness to take a voluntary downgrade in order to be considered.

j. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement.

l. Selectee may be scheduled for formal training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within the first six months of employment. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, failure to complete National Guard Bureau prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment, may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of employment.

m. This temporary limited appointment may be converted to a non-temporary appointment without further competition.

n. If you are selected for this position, you will be eligible for health and life insurance and you will be covered under a retirement system.

o. This type of appointment is expected to extend beyond one year, not to exceed 4 years. Separation will be preceded by a 30-day notice when services are no longer needed. Permanent technicians will remain on permanent status if selected.

p. Selectee informed in advance of the reasons for and conditions of this temporary promotion may return to his/her former grade when temporary action is no longer needed and may be effected at any time without adverse action procedures.

q. Temporary promotion may be extended for an additional two years, not-to-exceed four year, with National Guard Bureau approval.

r. Should the need for temporary time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, the Temporary Promotion may be converted to a permanent action without further competition.

s. Cost of living allowances (COLA) vary from island to island. COLA is subject to change without notice.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.