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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D14440000 and is part of the IL 126, National Guard.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/14/2023 to 09/21/2023
Salary
$45.42 to - $52.99 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Scott AFB, IL
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
IL-12039492-AF-23-223
Control number
735854000

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current, onboard permanent and indefinite technicians/employees only. This is an open continuous announcement. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

Duties

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As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32), WS-8801-14, you will provide overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities within one of three major work functions (Aircraft Generation Division, Equipment Maintenance Branch, Component Repair Branch) of the Aircraft Maintenance Division.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

  • Plan the overall allocation of personnel, funding and equipment resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which, because of their scope, volume, complexity, operational tempo, and total force integration must be planned on an annual or longer basis.
  • Analyze work plans developed by subordinate supervisors for accomplishment of assigned directives.
  • Determine status of work accomplished in relation to future demands, including unanticipated or emergency requirements mandating reallocation of resources as required.
  • Evaluate potential impact of improved technologies on existing programs and practices and recommend proposed changes to cognizant authority.
  • Coordinate and direct the work of units supervised.
  • Prepare and/or provide input to operating instructions and initiate work plans to be followed by subordinate workers in accomplishing critical or emergency work projects.
  • Determine long range and supervisory training needs for all levels of subordinates developing resource options, justifications and methods to accomplish training.
  • Use various management tools and computer technologies to ensure effective control of work activities.
  • Assure that subordinate supervisors carry out such programs as labor management and equal opportunity.
  • Promote and administer such programs as cost reduction, incentive awards, suggestions and quality assurance. Provide higher level management and/or leadership information on status of work projects, budget estimates, changes in equipment, facilities, techniques etc. for mission planning purposes .
  • Determine status of work accomplished in relation to future demands, including unanticipated or emergency requirements mandating reallocation of resources as required.
  • Spot check work operations to assure production and quality standards are achieved.
  • Ensure that position descriptions are accurate and that position management principles are followed.
  • Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises, and Operations Other Than War (OOTW).
  • Perform total maintenance of complex, high performance military aircraft, ranging from multi-purpose heavy, multi engine transports to the most modern sophisticated fighters and bombers.

Requirements

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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.
  • Drug testing may be required.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
  • PCS expenses may be authorized.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code ? 709), will be in the following manner and sequence,

  • The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

Military Grades: ONBOARD ONLY - Minimum rank of E8. Maximum rank of E9.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs, explain manuals and work procedures and to prepare production records, work records and reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WS-14 Level- Must possess specialized experience which includes at least 36 months experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting parts, subassemblies and components and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel; experience which required the review of work requirements and establishment of priorities to meet deadlines; experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function; experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes; experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

If you need extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider the additional resources provided on IL HRO Staffing's Page: https://states.gkoportal.ng.mil/states/IL/fed_staff/hro/TechStaffing/Federal%20Resume%20Workshop/Home.aspx

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Ability To Lead or Supervise
  • Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Planning and Evaluating

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