THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Unmanned Aircraft System Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2694000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Unmanned Aircraft System Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2694000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.
In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be an Enlisted Member (E4/SPC-E7/SFC) in the Virginia Army National Guard, currently employed with 116th IN BN.
As an Unmanned Aircraft System Quality Assurance Specialist (Title 32), GS-1910-11, you will perform the below duties:
1. Training Instruction Responsible for the integration process to determine a new maintainer's proficiency and corresponding maintainer designation. Oversees the initial integration counseling event that includes but is not limited to the Aircrew Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), hangar orientation, local area orientation, basic expectations, and TUASOF responsibilities. Executes and manages the Commanders Aviation Maintenance Training Program and the Commanders Aviation and Standardization Program for UAS Crewmembers. Trains and evaluates all UAS Air Crew Member (ACM) for the Crew Chief Training Program (CCTP).
2. Flight Operations Responsible for the safe execution of all MOS specific flight line operations necessary to meet mission requirements for the applicable UAS assigned to the TUASOF. Responsible for all flight line operational support to include Site support coordination, generator and vehicle fueling operations, site maintenance, work orders, runway lighting supplies, maintaining the crash kit, FOD prevention, runway maintenance and other support tasks as directed. Responsible for runway inspection and or unmanned aircraft vertical takeoff surface preparation. Ensures daily FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk is conducted to clear large rocks, tools, and other debris that would create a hazard to operations. Ensures that only designated mission essential personnel will approach to within 50 feet of an UA that has been inspected for flight operations. Attends all Mission Briefs to communicate and coordinate runway operations with flight crews. Ensures the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections. With the flight crew present determines whether the available flight time for mission requirements will be impacted by fuel or servicing requirements.
3. Administrative Responsible for the preparation and management of forms and records required to manage maintenance, control the use, and report warranty actions and deficiencies on UAS and associated ground support equipment. Responsible for managing the TUASOF AMTP records. Provides commanders a complete and continuous performance record on each maintainer. Ensures records reflect the performance of specific individuals at all times and serve as the commander's AMTP subject matter expert. Ensures DA Form 3513 is prepared and maintained for each maintainer who is conducting maintenance, service, modifications, or inspections to any aircraft or component. Responsible for in processing new Maintainers ensuring Maintainers present their training records to the commander or the commander's designated representative within 14 calendar days of arrival at the unit. Responsible for maintaining historical files of each maintainer who undergoes any change of duty station for one year. Conducts inspections of all TUASOF shops by random sampling or directed inspections while work is in progress. Inspections also conducted in applicable areas such as flight-lines, field sites. Serves as the Primary Point of Contact for the notification, reporting, and implementation of all Aviation and Ground Safety messages as they pertain to the assigned TUASOF equipment. Responsible for providing accurate maintenance requirement forecasts of upcoming inspections, Time Between Overhaul replacements, and parts acquisition. Conducts compliance inspections of UAS maintenance forms and records and monitors files of required forms and records applicable to specifications. Periodically inspects in-house publications files and technical libraries to ensure proper administrative reviews and timely posting of changes to publications. 4. Aircraft Maintenance Provides technical assistance on all UAS maintenance matters to UAS operators, UAS maintenance crews or contractor support personnel. Coordinates and recommends solutions to any difficulty encountered having to do with maintenance techniques, work accomplished, technical compliance with directives, or any other support requirements needed. Functions as the primary UAS maintenance liaison between the State Army Aviation officials, NGB, PM-UAS, and Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) personnel for issues pertaining to UAS maintenance parts, repairs and documentation issues. Performs Quality Assurance (QA) inspections and evaluations of unit or facility performed unmanned aircraft system maintenance and repair, in support of organizational, intermediate, and/or depot maintenance on the UAS equipment set assigned to the unit or facility. Monitors test equipment and special tools for calibration and serviceability.
5.Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
Qualifications
NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP IR - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SPC-E7/SFC) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program with 116th IN BN.
Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E4/SPC-E7/SFC)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience providing continuous maintenance and logistical information to the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Facility (TUASOF) commander and staff on aviation and aviation-related systems matters.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 36 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-10 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:
Experience overseeing the initial integration counseling event that includes but is not limited to the Aircrew Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), hangar orientation, local area orientation, basic expectations, and TUASOF responsibilities.
Experience ensuring the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections.
Experience conducting inspections of all TUASOF shops by random sampling or directed inspections while work is in progress.
Experience providing technical assistance on all UAS maintenance matters to UAS operators, UAS maintenance crews or contractor support personnel.
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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.
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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):
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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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.
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/12125706
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/.
VA JFHQ DET HQ
8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
BLDG 430
Richmond, VA 23297
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. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.
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/12125706
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/.
VA JFHQ DET HQ
8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
BLDG 430
Richmond, VA 23297
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.
