THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Navigator (Instructor), Position Description Number PDD2311000 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Navigator (Instructor), Position Description Number PDD2311000 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard.
This is a Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to navigate unit equipped (UE) aircraft. Positions specifically covered by this series include (1) Instructor Navigators/CSO's for heavy multiengine transport or tanker aircraft and (2) Instructor Weapon Systems Specialists in fighter or reconnaissance aircraft.
(1) Navigates advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.
(2) Prepares for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time, and if required, files the aircraft flight plan and reviews aircraft and personnel diplomatic entry requirements; checks and verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including aspects as defensive equipment and expendables loading, maintenance or service conditions, performing prescribed preflight checks, reviewing load weight, chute type, and positioning for airdrop loads, and obtaining the proper clearances to begin the flight.
(3) Performs Flight Examining functions which include: evaluating the performance of aircrew members completing initial training; instructing, evaluating, and examining rated instructors; providing periodic flight evaluations of rated aircrew members; and administering requalification evaluations.
(4) Instructor duties include reviewing trainee's prior training and experience records of newly assigned aircrew to determine and planning the type and level of training necessary to achieve the required level of proficiency or skill.
(5) Incumbents are subject to rotation to perform administrative staff tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas: Training and Scheduling, Plans, Safety, Inspector General, Weapons and Tactics, and Standardization/Evaluation.
** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **
This position is being advertised in conjunction with 23-098, Airplane Pilot. Only one person will be selected to fill the position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary consideration will be given to current WY ANG military members. If required, additional areas of consideration certificates may be released to hiring managers.
Must become a member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.
Must submit vMPF Rip/Data Verification Rip with application.
Must possess AFSC 12M3B, C-130 Mobility Combat Systems Officer.
Must be Navigator Instructor qualified.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Indefinite position may convert to Perm if funding/position is available.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.
PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.
Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Work will require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Top Secret or Secret security clearance.
2. May require incumbent to perform Functional Check Flights to determine airworthiness of UE aircraft.
3. Will be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from normal duty station.
4. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
5. Qualifications for this position require the Navigator/CSO to have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
6. Incumbents are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military navigators/Combat system Operators.
Qualifications
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Primary consideration will be made from Areas 2 and 4. If referrals are not made from either of the target categories, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible).
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (NG) Title 5 and T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard. Title 5 employee's must be eligible to convert to T32 Dual Status. Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 6: Current and prior service military members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.
TECHNICIAN INFO
Type of Appointment: Indefinite, Temporary
Tenure: Group 3
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA: Exempt or Non-Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Technician Position #: 0870205
Selecting Official: Lt Col Thomas
MILITARY GRADE
Min: O2 / 1st Lt
Max: O4 / Maj
Applicants' under or that over-grade will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess experience which provided a working knowledge of the navigation systems and navigational instruments of the assigned airframe.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must possess at least 36 months experience, education or training that has required you to obtain information on type of mission, weather and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. Experience that shows your ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions. Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel AND you must have completed the necessary hours required for your current airframe. (ex. 1000 hours total navigation time which includes 200 hours' time in the C-130).
NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Must possess AFSC 12M3B, C-130 Mobility Combat Systems Officer.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid state's driver's license.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/register/)
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.
TENURE: GROUP III - INDEFINITE
Purpose: To fill a position that may last for more than 1 year where the need for an employee's services is not permanent or management expects the position to potentially become permanent (career or career-conditional) at some time in the future.
Often used to backfill positions left vacant by employees entering Title 10 or Title 32 military orders with reemployment rights. An employee with statutory reemployment rights (USERRA) is protected for five years.
Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice when the position and/or employee's services are no longer needed.
The potential exists for non-competitive conversion to career-conditional or career appointment within the Excepted Service under the following conditions:
Incumbent was appointed under open, competitive procedures to the indefinite position.
Incumbent completes at least 1 year of current continuous service under an indefinite appointment.
Incumbent's performance under an indefinite appointment is a least "fully successful" or equivalent.
Outplacement program requirements have been met, and
Similarly situated employees (in the same title, pay plan, series and grade) within the organization, hired under the same appointment conversion provision, have been considered under internal competition procedures.
Employees serving a T32 Indefinite appointment are entitled to the following employee benefits:
Accrual of annual, sick, and military leave
Health and life insurance benefits
Enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan, and
Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that 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 reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Records Review
* US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages)
* Air Force Reserves members, if you are unable to obtain a vMPF Rip, submit a Data Verification Record with application.
3. Performance Reports - Optional ** Current technicians - Provide last three Performance Appraisals ** Drill Status Members - Provide last three Officer Performance Reports (OPR)
*** If less than three appraisals or evaluations, include a Letter of Recommendation from a military supervisor.
NOTE: Do not include a Letter of Recommendation from anyone that may be involved in the hiring decision for this position.
4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees within previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
5. Cover Letter - Optional
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11990019
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
WY 153rd Operations Group
217 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Records Review
* US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages)
* Air Force Reserves members, if you are unable to obtain a vMPF Rip, submit a Data Verification Record with application.
3. Performance Reports - Optional ** Current technicians - Provide last three Performance Appraisals ** Drill Status Members - Provide last three Officer Performance Reports (OPR)
*** If less than three appraisals or evaluations, include a Letter of Recommendation from a military supervisor.
NOTE: Do not include a Letter of Recommendation from anyone that may be involved in the hiring decision for this position.
4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees within previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
5. Cover Letter - Optional
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11990019
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
WY 153rd Operations Group
217 Dell Range Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
