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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING LEADER, Position Description Number D1530000 and is part of the PA 201st RED HORSE Squadron, National Guard.
1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this announcement.
Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.
03/10/2021 to 03/24/2021
$26.87 - $31.36 per hour
WL 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Recruitment and/or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Multiple Appointment Types - This action may be an Indefinite Appointment or a Temporary Promotion based on the status of the applicant selected.
Full-Time
Excepted
None
No
No
PA-11035310-AF-21-086
594821700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All others willing to become members of the Pennsylvania National Guard
As an ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING LEADER, WL-5716-10, you will plan, develop, and validate training. Determine and select instructional design. Select instructional methods and media. Develop training material to support objectives. Perform and prepare REOTS/RTS performance evaluation on each student in accordance with Heavy Equipment War Skills Proficiency Training Plan of Instruction (POI). Operate, instructs and evaluate students on heavy earth-moving equipment such as crawler tractors, motor graders, loaders, excavators, rollers, etc., near buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks, overhead and underground obstructions, as well as on rough terrain and steep slopes. Perform, instruct, and evaluate students on operator maintenance such as inspecting, cleaning, and lubrication of equipment. Start and operate all assigned equipment in accordance with applicable regulations to prevent accumulation of sludge and corrosion. Lift, move, position, haul, and unload heavy construction equipment, materials and supplies by use of cranes, forklifts, front end loaders, dump-trucks, and tractor trailer combinations. Operate industrial/agricultural type equipment, sweepers, snow removal, grass cutting, water and asphalt distributing, and concrete mixing equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.
APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Bargaining Position
AOC 1: NG Employees working at the location specified
AOC 2: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC 3: All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (to include Temporary Technicians)
AOC 4: Service Members currently serving in another branch and are willing to become members of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC 5: All others willing to become members of the Pennsylvania National Guard
TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT: Currently employed permanent technician selected will occupy this position as a Promotion not to exceed or Reassignment as appropriate in their present status.
INDEFINITE: Indefinite employment status pertains to applicant nominated, who are not a currently employed permanent technician. Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.
Military Grades:
Enlisted: E1 - E9
Supervisor for this position is CMSgt Schnelker.
Manpower #: 00795065
*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series. Experience or training which demonstrates the candidates ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this occupational series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, applicant must indicate at least 24 months experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated by the nominating supervisor based on the following competencies considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Ability to instruct and lead students.
- Ability to grade surfaces to needed specifications; adjust attachments during operation of equipment on all types of terrain; move earth on slopes, graded curves and shoulders and other similar rough surfaces; adjust attachments for proper positioning and working order; and steer and operate according to slope or tilt.
- Skill and knowledge of teaching techniques including developing course materials, and evaluating students.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Labor Relations Management Agreement if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Section 17.8 of the LMRA.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Applicants that are currently in an AGR status who wish to request to move their AGR resource to this position upon selection, must submit a "Request for AGR Resource Realignment" memo with their application. A template for the memo can be found at https://gko.portal.ng.mil/states/PA/arng_staff/HRO/Air%20AGR%20Branch/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=%2Fstates%2FPA%2Farng%5Fstaff%2FHRO%2FAir%20AGR%20Branch%2FRequest%20for%20AGR%20Resource%20Realignment%20%2D%20Template&FolderCTID=0x012000D5B68D6DAE91E24B92A6DC0350740DD4&View=%7BA6BFDD14%2D0E86%2D4FE6%2DB1CA%2D3551E0AE7AD3%7D
There is no education requirement for this position.
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.
REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only).
Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position.
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):
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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
HRO Form 6 - Military Service Background (All applicants must submit)
AGR Resource Request- All AGR applicants requesting to move their AGR Resource must submit
These documents must be completely filled out, signed where applicable and submitted in order for your application to be considered complete. If you do not completely fill out, sign and submit all of the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11035310
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/.
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.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
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