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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (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 PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1930000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/14/2023 to 10/23/2023
Salary
$57,118 to - $74,250 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Springfield, IL
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
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IL-12086311-AF-23-259
Control number
742698700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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 PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT) (TITLE 32), GS-1152-9, you will serve as a staff specialist who has a dual primary purpose; (1) is to provide advanced technical aircraft mechanical knowledge and training support to upgrade skills to maximize performance of the Air Mobility Division (AMD) as an effective division of the Air & Space Operations Center (AOC) force level Weapon System (WS) and (2) work independently or as part of an AMD functional team to provide expert technical support, information, and assistance for planning and employment as it relates to aircraft maintenance and recovery.

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

  • Administer prepared lesson plans from standard formats to ANG military AOC WS Specialists providing highly trained intra-theater and inter-theater expertise within the AMD, based on aircraft maintenance experience pertinent to the planning and execution of air mobility aircraft recovery operations in a variety of operational environments.
  • Responsible for all aspects of training to include having the necessary training materials available for each lesson, for scheduling the classroom and necessary equipment, monitoring progress during training, and advising the appropriate authority when deficiencies exist.
  • Conduct training utilizing AOC plans and operations processes, procedures, systems, and specific positional duties.
  • Teach formal training directives and adjusts course materials to meet individual requirements.
  • Provide specialized technical expertise on all aspects of the accepted system of record for the AOC WS.
  • Provide expert technical support, information, and assistance for mission planning and employment as it relates to aircraft maintenance and recovery.
  • Interpret and use maintenance data reports and technical orders; and coordinates with supply, operations, and other support activities to improve procedures and solve problems.
  • Perform staff work based on specialized knowledge of the air mobility mission in the AOC and the related programs to ensure safe and successful accomplishment of air mobility requirements.
  • Improve training materials by ensuring each is accurate within the guidelines of current directives, instructions and procedures as outlined by AF, MAJCOM, c-NAF, and ANG.
  • As the expert in aircraft and support equipment maintenance operations and documentation, ensure forms and records pertaining to the planning and execution of air mobility aircraft recovery operations in a peacetime or contingency environment are promptly and accurately accomplished.
  • Perform administrative and operational tasks as trained staff Logistics Team members augmenting an Air Mobility Control Team (AMCT).
  • Ensure compliance with directives, regulations, reports, and operationally specific publications.

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.
  • Incumbent is required to achieve Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status upon selection.
  • May be required to work overtime.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration 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.
  • The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
  • The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
  • The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
  • The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.


Military Grades: Enlisted Only - May not exceed the rank of CMSgt.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience, education or training which indicates you can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, education, which includes 24 months, preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials, machine processes, and work sequencing allowing for changes; experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc.

In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

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).

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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.

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):

  • Attention to Detail
  • Teaching Others
  • Technical Competence

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