Production Controller (Ordnance)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813.

Learn more about this agency

Duties

Help

• Prepares work orders based on manufacturing schedules developed to meet customer requirements for production, research and development, commercial and support mission items.
• Compiles work to be accomplished by contract in coordination with the planning and procurement organizations.
• Schedules workload into shops and support areas for assigned production items.
• Reviews requirements on master schedules using a material resource planning software.
• Manages multiple drawing number line items and production programs setting production and shipment schedules.
• Coordinates with Contracting Officer on solutions to problems in connection with contract awards and deliveries.
• Coordinates with Supply Division and the Planning Group to execute production and projects.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Data Analytics requirement. The incumbent must meet all requirements for Data Analytics Level 1 certification within 12 months of being placed on the position.
• TDY up to 5% of the time.
• See "Additional Information" section to see additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-09 Specialized Experience: (1) Analyzing causes of production delays to develop corrective actions; (2) Monitoring production schedules to prevent scheduling conflicts, labor shortages, or skill imbalances; and (3) Utilizing automated data processing systems/equipment to prepare charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

GS-11 Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience to include: (1) Developing production plans for manufacture of products using multiple process production methods and procedures; (2) Analyzing causes of production delays to develop corrective actions; (3) Monitoring production schedules to prevent scheduling conflicts, labor shortages, or skill imbalances; and (4) Utilizing automated data processing systems/equipment to prepare charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Field (CP) 17 position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

Help

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.

Review our 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.