Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard assigned to the 138th FW within the military grades of E-7 through E8.

This position works within an Air National Guard Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron or Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Element, Avionics Shop or Communications/Navigation/ECM, Guidance and Control, ECM Pod/Test Station shop that supports aircraft.
This is an Air National Guard dual status technician position that requires military membership, compatible military skill assignment and
classification. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise employees who install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align,
calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes consisting of multiple completely integrated electronic avionics systems where the complex
accomplishes a number of major functions. The supervisor in this career field must also possess the ability to perform on-or-off equipment
maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or maintenance on automatic flight
control systems, instrument systems, inertial and radar navigation systems.

MAJOR DUTIES:
Planning: Serves as section supervisor, exercising supervisory responsibility over assigned integrated systems repair and maintenance work
operations. Supervises employees involved in the maintenance, repair, and modification of integrated multi-complex avionics systems. Plans use
of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials. Establishes deadlines and priorities and work assignments based on general work
schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Determines the sequence, priority, and time for the performance of operations
within the limits of broad work schedules and time limits. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Informs higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources. Participates with superiors in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected work.

Work Direction: Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes; implements corrective actions, within authority, to resolve work problems.

Administration: Supports and explains management programs to subordinates. Plans and establishes overall leave schedule. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinates work performance. Advises and counsels workers on how to improve their performance and explains new work techniques. Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Reviews job descriptions for accuracy and makes necessary changes. Investigates and resolves grievances and complaints; notifies supervisor of serious matters. Initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed. Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommends selections. Ensures safety and housekeeping practices are observed. Carries out management objectives including labor-management relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, internal controls, safety, energy conservation, environmental controls, and property accountability. Maintains work reports and records.

Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Performs additional duties such as accident/mishap response, various shift supervision, special project management, heavy equipment operations, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies, as required.

Conditions of employment

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your 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 possess a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which he or she lives or is principally employed, in accordance with Air Force and Air National Guard Vehicle Operations Directives.
• The employee must complete the HAZMAT certification within six months of employment and complete HAZMAT recertification every two years.
• Upon accepting this position, the employee may be required to serve up to a two-year probationary period.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E-7 through E-8

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experiences in performing, training and/or supervising assigned integrated systems repair and maintenance work operations.

Must have working and training experiences in the maintenance, repair, and modification of integrated multi-complex avionics systems.

Skilled in planning tasks for subordinate workers and expanded knowledge in using the equipment, facilities and materials.

Skilled in meeting deadlines, in using time management to satisfy priorities and work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors.

Experiences included redirecting individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Skilled in articulating work requirements to higher level supervisors and experienced in planning current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommending projected work.

Competent in researching and addressing work related problems such as, excessive costs or low productivity; and, determining the relevant causes.
Experiences included implementing corrective actions, within authority, to resolve work problems.

Must have the skill and knowledge to plan work and manage leave schedules. Capabilities included the ability to determine the types and levels of training needs, along with providing mentorship and guidance to subordinates for their professional skill and knowledge improvements.

Experienced in writing FWS 2610 performance standards and provided subordinates with formal appraisals of their work performance. Experiences involved advising and counseling workers on how to improve their performance through explanations and demonstrations of work techniques.

Work efforts included initiating recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates to senior supervisors.

Competent in reviewing job descriptions for accuracy and clarity. Knowledgeable in the correct methods used to investigate, analyze, and resolve grievances and complaints. Experiences involved providing recommendations for disciplinary actions. Skilled in applying interview techniques and understanding of body language patterns. Experiences included interviewing candidates for vacancies and recommending selections
to higher level supervisors.

Skilled in conducting environmental safety requirements and identifying equipment handling concerns that resulted in observed safety and housekeeping practices. Experiences included compliance with wearing the appropriate safety equipment and following pertinent safety precautions. Skilled and knowledgeable of management objectives and programs, that included addressing labor-management relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, internal controls, safety, energy conservation, environmental controls, and property accountability.

Skilled in writing and presenting work reports and maintaining accurate records. Experienced in participating in readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Experiences may have included work that involved accident/mishap responses, shift supervision, special project management, heavy equipment operations, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or served as a team member that responded to natural disasters or civil emergencies.

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.