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AIRFIELD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to operate airfield clearing equipment, auxiliary equipment, and service and operate aircraft deicer vehicles during the aircraft deicing operations and to perform Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) flight line dispatch functions and AGE service inspections.



Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/18/2020 to 06/24/2020
Salary
$60,565 - $70,687 per year

$29.02 to $33.87 Per Hour

Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Seasonal
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
9M-AFPC-10844258-970480-ENR
Control number
571189600

Duties

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  • Operate deicer GL-1800 and performs deicing duties on F-22, C-17, and F-15 aircraft.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  • Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
  • Performs dispatch driving of Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).
  • Maintains records and documents action.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Shift work is required and overtime may be required.
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid drivers license is required for the position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • The employee may be recalled to work.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • The work may be under adverse environmental conditions.
  • This position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group. 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 ability to the work of a AIRFIELD EQUIPMENT OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort is used by the operator in reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls to operate the equipment and attachments while sitting for extended periods of time. Requires moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing ladders and trucks to service tanks. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions while installing items, reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand/powered tools. Eye strain is probable when operating vehicles during adverse weather conditions.

Working Conditions: The employee works outside in all kinds of weather, often in an open driver's seat. The operator is exposed to injury
due to the possibility of the equipment overturning, and to slipping and sliding on ice or snow. Employee is subject to noise, dirt, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while operating or servicing vehicles. May be required to wear protective clothing.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
I. Knowledge of technical practices associated with repair and maintenance of deicer trucks.
2. Ability to drive safely, interpret/apply instructions required for flight line deicer truck operation, and demonstrate reliability and dependability as a deicer truck operator.
3. Ability to use and maintain tools and special equipment needed to repair and maintain deicer vehicles and interpret instructions, specification, and schematics associated with deicing trucks.
4. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
6. Ability to use and maintain power/hand tools required for operator maintenance of equipment.

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 here. 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 here for more information.

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 at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level.

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

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How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

All Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) applicants must complete the assessment questionnaire in its entirety or it will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Pacific Air Forces

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win?in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Elmendorf AFB
8517 20th Street
Suite 203
Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506
US

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