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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an independent planner for all resources planning and control through development of production processes, labor standards, methods time measurement (MTM) studies and material standards.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/20/2026 to 02/26/2026
Salary
$50,460 to - $97,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Tinker AFB, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-12891751-152993-9V-EMD
Control number
858320900

Duties

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Applies basic industrial engineering processes to perform long-range pre-production planning for both prime and support workload requirements relevant to depot maintenance.

Serves as chairperson and advisor to management, employing industrial engineering techniques and experience.

Evaluates project directives, technical orders and other applicable and defined data to determine extent of requirements, and deviations from standard procedures or processes.

Practices Air Force Quality philosophy to ensure continuous process improvement and enhanced mission performance.

Complies with safety rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position may require drug testing; the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • 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
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Duty during weekends or irregular shifts may occasionally be required in support of surge workloads, exercises, contingencies or emergencies.
  • The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
  • All personnel share responsibility for work area safety and are required to comply with all applicable safety directives. Unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

This position may be filled at the (GS-7, GS-09, or GS-11 level). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

This is a Maintenance Workforce Development Program (MWDP) Position. To be eligible, you MUST be a WG, WL, WS, or GS-7 or below employee currently working with the Air Force, OR eligible to apply as a military spouse assigned to a Formal Training Plan.

This position is a developmental (GS-07 Target GS-11) position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-07. This position is covered by a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized.


Positions filled through this announcement, MAY convert to the AcqDemo equivalency once the full performance grade is reached.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems assisting as a planner information needed for assessment, assisting in forecasting depot maintenance workload hours and material needed to perform depot maintenance within the negotiated schedule. Assisting in workload hours estimation and formulation, labor standards development, Bill of Material input, work measurement studies, and planning.
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EDUCATION:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of education and experience.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems applying scientific methods in systematic studies of the organization and the accomplishment and improvement of work efforts, providing information needed for less complex assessments, providing routine guidance in forecasting depot maintenance workload hours and material needed to perform depot maintenance within the negotiated schedule. Performing routine tasks involving workload hours estimation and formulation, labor standards development, Bill of Material input, and planning.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of two full years of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of education and experience.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems serving as an independent planner for all resources planning and control through development of production processes, labor standards, methods time measurement (MTM) studies, and material standards; establishing engineered time standards by determining the time required by a qualified worker to accomplish a given task or operation, in accordance with specified methods, when working at a normal pace, using the allowed amount of personal time, and without lost time; analyzing each element in the work process to eliminate unnecessary motions and determine the most efficient and economical method of accomplishing a given task or operation.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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 standard accepted industrial engineering practices to develop innovative approaches, methods, and procedures for efficient and economic processing of industrial, physical science, and metrology work processes, facilities, methods, materials and equipment.
2. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
3. Knowledge of the operations, services, needs, and goals of management and their program(s); the organizations studies or served; and related customers, functions, resources, and users.
4. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and provide assistance to others.
5. Ability to read engineering and architectural plans and specifications; gather, analyze, and present data and support analyses such as manpower validation exercise; and contracting out studies; and research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
6. Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain good working relationships.


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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This position is covered under the Maintenance Workforce Development Program (MWDP) and is a GS-07 Target GS-11 Position and is a developmental position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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