Equipment Specialist Direct Hire Authority

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to advance AFLCMCs ability to acquire develop support and sustain Products and Services by generating logistics solutions and supporting personnel. This position serves as an Equipment Specialist for an assigned AFLCMC Directorate organization.

Duties

1. Provides MAJCOM functional managers resolutions to complex system problems.
2. Recommends tests equipment modification training for users and maintainers and correction to design deficiencies through evaluation of operational capability of systems/equipment and review of performance date against standards.
3. Assists in troubleshooting and repairing difficult and unusual problems including those which have not been previously resolved.
4. Acts as Technical Content Manager for assigned technical data.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 1 in the Acquisition Professional Development Program within 24 months of assignment.
• Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises contingencies or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• This position may require travel.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Undergraduate Education: Major study -- any field of study in an accredited college or university.

Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker sales or service engineer or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture utilization repair or operation of equipment.
• Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements.
• Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering change orders equipment requisitions shop orders and work orders.
• Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met.
• Analyzing or supervising maintenance repair or production operations to determine methods of improvement.

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.

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 advising technicians on methods of resolving troubleshooting problems repairing difficult system malfunctions research and analysis and resolving equipment problems with long term Air Force wide implications; keeps abreast of latest state-of-the-art equipment and procedures through review of engineering drawings and data repair manuals technical bulletins manufacturers catalogs and supply catalog data to maintain expert technical knowledge; designs special test equipment develops special maintenance procedures develops and conducts technical training for unit maintainers and operators; assists in troubleshooting and repairing difficult and unusual problems.

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:

• Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts principles and practices of specific systems/equipment that are assigned.
• Knowledge of safety security personnel management and EEO regulations practices and procedures.
• Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings reports and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians; and developing interpersonal relationships maintaining good working relationships and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings technical manuals and technical data; and identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to plan organize and re-prioritize work to meet changing deadlines.
• Ability to develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned systems/equipment; and communicate well both orally and in writing.

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 transcriptswith 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

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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.

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