The primary purpose of this position is: To meet, guide, debrief air crew, secure, service, fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Serves as crew chief of transient aircraft, responsible for performing, coordinating, and/or overseeing maintenance on the aircraft when needed, and responsible for the total airworthiness of the transient F-16 aircraft. Meets and guides aircraft across active runways to designated parking area, directs aircraft into parking position, secures aircraft by chocking wheels, attaching ground wires, and installing lock pins and engine covers. Accomplishes larger and more complex operations such as jacking aircraft and crash recovery methods and procedures. Operates heavy load refueling vehicles, for dispensing of aviation fuels and defueling aircraft. Sets up and operates a large variety of powered and non powered aerospace ground equipment (AGE), such as auxiliary power units, deicers, runway sweepers, runway truck, air start units, nitro carts, and auxiliary heating and cooling units. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspections checklists to ensure safe and proper operation. Maintains records and documents actions, such as records of fuel dispensed, operator inspection checklists/forms, and accident/incident reports. Performs other duties as assigned.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Submit all required documentation.
An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for this position.
This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
It is desirable for the employee to be deicer truck qualified; F-16 qualified for preflight and post flight inspections; runway sweeper qualified IAW tower controlled airfield movement areas.
Recruitment Incentive is for employees newly appointed to a position or following a break in service of at least 90 days.
Qualifications
1. Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the experience.
DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.
You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include experience in your resume.
Must have experience in each of the following:
1. Experience working with difficult and complex servicing operations involved in servicing components and systems such as hydraulic accumulators, landing gear struts, and oxygen and pneumatic systems on a variety of aircraft.
2. Experience or knowledge of specific servicing requirements for each component and type of system according to the aircraft to be serviced (e.g., specialized hose adapters for pneumatic systems on certain aircraft, type of fuel, and refill of critical pressures); pre-servicing procedures on oxygen and pneumatic servicing carts (e.g., building up transfer pressure in liquid oxygen trailers and setting manifold control and regulator valves); and the effect of ambient temperatures on oxygen and pneumatic servicing procedures.
3. Experience working with a variety of aerospace ground equipment (AGE) such as auxiliary power units, deicers, air start units, nitro carts, and auxiliary heating and cooling units.
4. Experience working with aircraft refueling procedures and regulations including knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations regarding transportation of flammable liquids and emergency shutdown procedures.
Recruitment Incentives
Eligibility:
Recruitment-Employee newly appointedto a position or following a break in service of at least 90 days.
Payments:10% bi-weekly payments of the annual rate of basic pay as of the beginning of the service period (includes locality pay/special rate supplement) multiplied by number of years (and fractions) covered by the service agreement. Subject to availability of funds and must be approved by TAG.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.
Additional information
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).
1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
2. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance will be grounds for termination from the Technician program.)
3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.
4. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.
ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, are strongly encouraged to provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review
REQUIRED: A current Resume, providing name, phone number, and email REQUIRED: Experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format REQUIRED: DD-214 (member 4 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service if claiming Veterans' Preference REQUIRED: VA Disability Letter if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/12815751
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/.
CO 140 OSS
19210 Breckenridge Ave
Buckley AFB
Aurora, CO 80011
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review
REQUIRED: A current Resume, providing name, phone number, and email REQUIRED: Experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format REQUIRED: DD-214 (member 4 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service if claiming Veterans' Preference REQUIRED: VA Disability Letter if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/12815751
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/.
CO 140 OSS
19210 Breckenridge Ave
Buckley AFB
Aurora, CO 80011
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
