• Serves as the CAF technical expert advisor to senior leaders and maintenance technicians in the maintenance operation, and training related to complex and sophisticated systems and equipment.
• Provides expert technical advice to senior leaders and maintenance technicians in the maintenance, operation, and training related to complex and sophisticated systems/sub-systems and equipment.
• Provides technical assistance to assigned unit in resolving complex system/equipment problems.
• Prepares Informal training to include over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, one-on-one, and spontaneous training.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays, and /or overtime.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• 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.
• This is an AFETS (Air Force Engineering and Technical Services) position
• Position is serviced by Langley AFB, VA / duty located at AVIANO AB ITALY
• Mobility is a condition of employment with AFETS

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Equipment Services Series, 1670.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Experience must include working on complex and sophisticated airfield systems/sub-systems equipment. Specialized experience in providing technical assistance in support of assigned/or deployed weapon systems. Expert level work experience of system design and operation, block diagram level, signal flow, circuit level analysis, and troubleshooting of airfield systems. Experience in unique test equipment, system siting criteria, flight inspection procedures and parameters.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 personnel management policies, practices, regulations, and procedures to adjust work operations to meet emergencies; change program or production, safety, and security requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work; and establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement
2. Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices of specific system/equipment related to Airfield Systems; and of required security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manual, and technical data; identifying and analyzing complex technical problems; and developing innovative solutions to problems.
4. Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technician.
5. Skill in developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relations, and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
6. Ability to plan, organize and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines; develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned system/equipment; and communicate well, both orally and in writing.

1. CAF AFETS specialist is subject to short notice TDY deployment and/or PCS move to meet worldwide operational/mission requirements. This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement under the provisions of the agency mobility program.
2. This position may require frequent travel or long periods away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated sites.
3. Based on operational necessity, TDY away from home base in support of other CAF units may require travel by military or commercial aircraft.
4. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
5. Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
6. This position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
7. The duty of the employee is to provide immediate and continuing support for combat operations or to support maintenance and repair of combat essential systems of the armed forces. Performs emergency duty in a combat zone after the evacuation of nonessential personnel in connection with a war or a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, and it is impracticable to convert the employee's position to a position authorized to be filled by a member of the armed forces because of a necessity for that duty to be performed without interruption. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. Employees could be assigned to any location worldwide providing civilian support to combat operations and could deploy to non-combat locations in response to contingencies, disaster relief, or other emergency operations. (IAW: Section 1580 of title 10, United States Code)
8. Position requires to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
9. The employee must meet physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment, remote from adequate medical facilities, and for extended TDY.
10. Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement

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.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.


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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations.

Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval).

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.