Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. TEMP-INDEF may be terminated in accordance with regulatory guidance, with the possibility to convert to permanent tenure at a future date without further competition.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QA SPEC (TEMP-INDEF) (TITLE 32), GS-1910-11, you will:

• 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).Responsible for progression, currency and sustainment of ACM's.
• Develops Critical Task List (CTL) for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in supported units.
• Ensures all tasks on the CTL's are up to date and in line with current equipment and Unit Mission Essential Task List (METL).
• Serves as the primary AMTP trainer and evaluator for the TUASOF.
• Acts as the advisor to unit Commanders on the management of the AMTP and maintenance level of unit members.
• Trains and evaluates crewmembers in the following areas Aircraft Notebook User Training, TAMMS-A,CPC Training, Compressed Gas Cylinder Training, Electrical Hazards, Environmental/Spill Response, AGSE.
• Trains and Evaluates basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of UAS.
• Responsible for the development of instructional materials.
• Directs on-the-job training and arranges for formal training of new employees or crewmembers.
• 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.
• 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 the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections.
• Operates light utility motor vehicles, up to two and a half ton, to transport self and others to worksites that are remote from the immediate shop facility, between installation airfields, or emergency repair sites when required.
• Assists the Safety Officer with offsite emergency/recovery operations.
• 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.
• Ensures DA Form 3513 is prepared and maintained for each maintainer who is conducting maintenance, service, modifications, or inspections to any aircraft or component.
• 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,
• Responsible for verifying that correct methods, techniques, and procedures are used and that work is in accordance with Government publications and specifications.
• Ensures that Government property is controlled and properly maintained.
• Reviews work order requests and inspects for correctness and proper format to ensure completeness and audit capability.
• Knowledge of and access to US Army aircraft status reporting procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of the Global Combat Support System -Army (GCSS-A), Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation(ULLS-A) and Aircraft Notebook (ACN) programs sufficient to determine if user needs can be met by the system programs and to identify deficiencies and problems.
• Provides technical assistance on all UAS maintenance matters to UAS operators, UAS maintenance crews or contractor support personnel.
• 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.
• Inspects aircraft fuselage and airframes, landing gears, tires, power trains, drive trains, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, rotor, transmission, instruments, armaments, and/or all systems required to make the aircraft a total mission capable system to include the launchers, Tactical Automatic Landing System, Ground Control Stations, tactical vehicles, generators, environmental control units and all other ground support equipment related to the UAS system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.
• Must be able to transfer to the unit to remain compatible in the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate, to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for,or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training involving planning, developing, or administering quality assurance programs (i.e., supporting the development, acquisition, production, use, maintenance, storage, and supply of products concerned with the systematic prevention of defects and non-conformances, the identification of unsatisfactory trends and conditions, and the correction of factors which may contribute to defective items). Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs. Experience possessed by an expert in the area of specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers. Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found. Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e. special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field. Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved.

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

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 more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.