The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as an Air Reserve Technician to direct aircraft maintenance activities in the accomplishment of unit flying schedules and maintenance plans, to assign priorities to aircraft production work, directs action to resolve resource shortages, and trains reservists in the duties and responsibilities set herein.

DUTIES:
DUTY 1: Plans use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities, work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisor. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas. Ensures employees with access to classified information comply with security directives. All known security violations are reported to the proper authority immediately when discovered.

DUTY 2: Performs personnel management responsibilities. Directly supervises expediters (WS-8852-9) and debrief/dispatch personnel (GS-1152-9). Incumbent participates with various supervisors in performing specific personnel management responsibilities for flight line maintenance production personnel, which includes a range of technical skills such as 8852, 6652, 2610, 2892, 8268, 8602, 3806, 6910, and 1152. Participateswith employees in
the development of performance plans. Advises employees in advance of performance expectations. Provides proper guidance and direction, continuous feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments, and recommends performance rating in accordance with regulations.

DUTY 3: Executes specific disaster control duties including provisions of Emergency War Orders and contingency plans. Directs aircraft generation/evacuation. Directs movement of aircraft, support equipment and evacuation of flight line personnel as required under exercise, contingency, and emergency situations. Maintains current on-base contingency and disaster checklists and appropriate maps with cordon overlay. Reports status of aircraft, equipment, and flight line personnel during disaster response actions.

DUTY 4: Performs administrative functions. Assist other supervisors in planning and establishing overall leave schedule. Ensures leave schedule does not conflict with mission requirements. Determines training needs of employees based on current and future requirements. Arranges for training accomplishment. Manages the aircraft maintenance production effort by assigning priorities of work necessary to accomplish flying schedules and maintenance plans. Directs action to resolve personnel and equipment resource short falls that impact unit mission activities.

DUTY 5: Serves as technical advisor to flight chief/maintenance supervisor in the resolution of production problems. Interprets technical orders, blueprints, aircraft schematics, instructions and messages regarding aircraft maintenance methods and procedural guidance. Ensures maintenance actions on assigned aircraft and support systems are conducted in accordance with implementing instructions.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• AFSC: 2A5X1

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WS-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WS-8800 Aircraft Overhaul Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to supervise as an Aircraft Ordnance System Mechanic Supervisor.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in safety standards, regulations, and technical orders. Knowledge of and ability to implement sound personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity.
2. Extensive knowledge of Air Force TO Form documentation requirements. Knowledge and practical application of MIS (e.g. CAMS, GO-81) programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of assigned weapon systems including airframes, aircraft systems, and the interrelationships among systems and aircraft power plants, needed to make various operational checks and verify established performance limits. Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, and technical orders, and to evaluate compliance, adequacy of repair actions, and proper installation of parts and modifications.
4. Knowledge of aircraft flying hour and maintenance planning cycles, documentation, and communication necessary to execute plans. Skill in directing aircraft generation/evacuation processes.
5. Ability to manage personnel and equipment resources to effect flying and maintenance programs. Ability to assign work priorities to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities. Ability to execute disaster control and emergency war order/contingency plans.
6. Skill in determining aircraft condition and advising supervision of workload changes. Skill in troubleshooting, inspecting, and/or tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems. Skill in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and/or test equipment.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain AirForce Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent maybe assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Receives work assignments orally or through written schedules or plans primarily from the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Superintendent. Independently determines type and extent of repair action needed to recover aircraft to a flyable condition. Refers to methods and procedures technical orders to effect specific processes. Assures overall work is conducted safely and in accordance with acceptable maintenance practices for aircraft.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (45-79 pounds). Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs). Hours of straight pulling are 1 hour per week. Hours of pushing is 1 hour per week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 4 hours per week. Hours of standing are 10 hours per week. Hours of crawling are 1 hour per week. Hours of kneeling are 1 hour per week Hours of repeated bending are 3 hours per week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle may be required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing (without aid).

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Outside and inside (other than normal commuting). Excessive noise, intermittent. Constant noise. Electrical energy. Slippery or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Working closely with others.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.