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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

Duties

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As an AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, GS-2181-13, you will:

Brief and instruct preflight preparations
Plan, organize, and direct the Standardization/ Evaluation function
Review flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency
Train and evaluate proficiency and competency of aircrews in weapons and tactics
Review, define, and update current threats and countermeasures

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Areas of Consideration:

All permanent, on-board, Title 32 Employees within the New Jersey National Guard

Military Grades: CW3 - CW4

Federal Employment Requirements:

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Placement Requirements:

Medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test
Single scope background investigation
Valid state driver's license

Qualifications

General Experience:
Must have the following General Experience(s);

Understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts
One year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank)

Mandatory Qualification Requirements:

A Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications
Military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment

Specialized Experience:
Must have 36 months of experience in the following;

Piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft;
- Fixed-wing
- Rotary
- Remotely piloted aircraft
Training and instructing others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft
- Supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings
- Traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed
- Planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace
- Conducting particular missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics
  - Flying in mountainous terrain
  - Performing tactical remote site evaluations
  - Performing landings on remote sites
  - Provide ground and flight training
  - Conducting night-vision operations or instructions

Must have two (2) years of experience in one of the following programs:

Civilian aviation program
Military service aviation program (active duty or reserve components)
Army National Guard Aviation Support facility
Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group

Required Flight Hours:

500 hours total military fixed wing flying time

Education

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university
A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum
Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certification from accredited military aviation school.

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.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance prior to application

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 COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Judgement and Decision Making, Operation and Control, and Safety and Security

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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/.

Agency contact information

Siena Wilson

Email: Siena.p.wilson.civ@army.mil

Address: NJ AASF 1
780 Rounds Rd
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
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.

Required Documents

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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 of employment and duties performed. (MM/YYYY Format)

2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF-50), if applying as a Federal Employee

3. Your College Transcripts showing credits earned and cumulative GPA (if qualifying based upon educational claims)

4. Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certification from accredited military aviation school.

5. Military Certificate of Completion or Form 8

6. Current Flight History RIP

7. Current and signed Flight Physical (DD Form 2992)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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/.

Agency contact information

Siena Wilson

Email: Siena.p.wilson.civ@army.mil

Address: NJ AASF 1
780 Rounds Rd
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
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.