What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST position at Air Force Materiel Command?
Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and accomplish technical order acquisition modification and sustainment management tasks for Program Offices Responsibilities Plans and manages the acquisition, modification, and sustainment of technical orders to operate and maintain Fighter (F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-35) weapon systems for USAF programs. Assists in review and preparation of documents for Fighter Aircraft technical manual planning and support including, but not limited to, Program Management Plans, Integrated Logistics Support plans, Program Management Directives, Specification Interpretation Documents, Technical Manual Contracts Requirements, Technical Order Lifecycle Verification Plans and Military Specifications to ensure accuracy, adequacy, authentication, safety, and usability. Initiates, participates in, and / or chairs meetings and conferences with SPO, contractor personnel, and others to identify potential support problems, discuss and resolve problems, and coordinate technical manual management activities related to USAF assigned programs. Serves as the Air Force representative on joint Government and Fighter aircraft panels. Incumbent serves to initiate, discuss, and resolve problems diplomatically. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in fighter technical publication acquisition and management policies / requirements, and weapon systems for USAF programs. NOTE : Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 : In-depth understanding of Fighter (F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-35) technical publication acquisition and management policies / requirements. Technical background / education and experience in Fighter (F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-35) flight crew operations, pilot interface, aircraft support, and training equipment maintenance. Ability to conduct conferences, present plans, discuss policy and resolve problems diplomatically. Skill in applying technical judgment to properly determine fighter flight manual technical publications requirements for day to day flight operations. Ability to prepare presentations and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ideal Candidate Statement (cannot be used for qualification determination) : This individual is a seasoned professional with 10 plus years of specialized experience in F-15 Aircraft Fuels Systems and / or F-15 Fuels Systems Technical Order (TO) management. They demonstrate a strong foundation in aircraft maintenance and have experience with aircraft modifications. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) : For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants) : Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register : This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible : MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain / download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible : PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain / download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
