Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.

As a SUPERVISORY PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-11, this position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Airlift Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Operations Flight, and serves as a consultant to the Maintenance Group Commander / Director of Maintenance.

1. Develops, interprets, and provides program guidance to the Wing regarding maintenance policies, procedures, budget, training criteria, and manpower/personnel. Interprets command aircraft assignment configuration and reporting policy and informs appropriate Wing personnel of requirements and provides sufficient follow-up to ensure compliance. Creates functional checklists, guides, and other evaluation tools for use in determining the proficiency of maintenance operations personnel in accomplishing related maintenance tasks. Develops, recommends, and reviews new or supplemental draft maintenance procedures and instructions applicable to aircraft maintenance missions. Manages the maintenance training program and implements policies to ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained to fulfill mission requirements. Evaluates the overall structure of maintenance organizations, identifying program deficiencies and areas for improvement. Prepares and presents summaries/briefings on maintenance manpower levels and any impact on readiness. Provides recommendations to accommodate shortfalls. Reviews and coordinates maintenance personnel and position change requests. 25%

a. Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and funds execution. Develops recommendations for budgetary actions for specific functions while also evaluating trends and operating costs used to project future commitments and obligations. Prepares and justifies unfunded and un-programmed requirements through the Maintenance Group Commander, and serves as the Billing Official for obligations and expenditures against the Flying and Non-flying funds account to ensure appropriate charges do not exceed the annual allocation from NGB. Oversees Wing Refueling Document Control Officer (WRDCO) program work with NGB/A4 staff on all issues concerning flying hour funding. Implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the Maintenance Group. Ensures accurate accountability for federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, and procedures, national and local policies.

b. Leads aircraft maintenance support for operational, exercise, or contingency operations. Interprets operational, exercise, and contingency requirements and implements actions to assist Wing execution. Reviews assigned plans to extract command taskings and assess maintenance capability in assigned areas to support plans. Conducts final review of Unit Type Code (UTC) tasking updates prior to formal submission. Validates work products related to deployment/redeployment processes to ensures a smooth and orderly flow of deployment personnel. May be required to manage and operate the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC) during exercise or contingencies. Validates analytical products related to the combat capability of unit through intensive evaluation and tracking of training, equipment status, and manpower and ensures personnel and equipment readiness. Provides oversight of the Maintenance Group status of Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and AEF Reporting Tool (ART) reporting requirements. Assist MAJCOM FAMS to validate analysis to determine the wartime readiness of their functional area.

c. Evaluates leads and controls the Group and subordinate unit training program to ensure combat readiness for unit members and tracks progress via automated training records system and other tools. Coordinates actions with UTMs, supervisors, and higher headquarters training functions at the Wing, NAF, and MAJCOM level, as appropriate. Advises the Group Commander on the execution of unit training and advises UTMs, supervisors or managers within units when actions may affect productivity or mission. Oversees Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD, AF, and NGB policies, instructions and guidance by establishing and implementing training plans, policies and procedures. Advises Group staff and training activities with developing training programs, and recommends cost-effective methods to meet qualification and skill level upgrade requirements. Assists Maintenance commanders in determining ancillary training requirements and recommends priorities in accordance with USAF, ANG, and MAJCOM directives.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties of this job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• Federal employment suitability required and determined by a background investigation before appointment to position.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the necessary security clearance for the position.
• Military Assignment Requirement: Open to Enlisted members only
• Military Rank/Grade Requirement: Minimum Rank SMSgt/E-8 to Maximum Rank CMSgt/E-9
• Cross Training Opportunity - Applicants who do not possess the compatible AFSC will still be considered but must meet General and Specialized experience qualifications listed below.
• Applicants outside of the ORANG must submit documents showing award of AFSC such as a tech school certificate, Data Brief, vMPF rip, and/or DD214.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

Areas of Consideration:
Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ANG.
Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ANG.
Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ANG.
Area 4 - Individuals in the active duty US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard.
Area 5 - US Citizens eligible to meet the military requirements for membership in the Oregon ANG.

GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work involves planning, estimating, scheduling, and expediting the use of manpower, machines, and materials in the fabrication or repair of equipment and supply items by mechanical production methods. Experience, education or training which indicates the candidate can reason in quantitative terms, communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, understanding the terminology and data pertaining to repair operations and process characteristics of the production activity.

GS-11 - Must have 1-year equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in computations of cost data on labor and materials, buying materials or reviewing data with respect to man-hours, machine time, materials consumed, etc. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc. Experience in managing the function of work to be performed. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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 will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. 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 category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.