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 serve as a first level supervisor providing planning and direction to, organizing work for, and exercising control over assigned nonsupervisory subordinate employees. Supervises Training Instructors who instruct in initial skills, advanced, and/or supplemental Technical Training courses utilizing approved curriculum.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the section, ensuring that the courses taught comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Develops and/or revises lesson plans and training materials. Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels. Represents the training section supervised with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and works on special projects as directed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Shift work (nights) may be required
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• Requires some physical exertion which may include at times such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, slippery, and/or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, (cont)
• (cont) stooping, kneeling, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching; and recurring lifting and carrying of moderately heavy items (occasionally items up to 50 pounds). Requires specific but common (cont)
• (cont) physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity
• Instruction is conducted in an aircraft maintenance environment, both around the aircraft and in the munitions bay, in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated production areas involving moderate risks or discomforts (cont)
• (cont) that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around electrical and radiant energy and moving parts, carts, machines, and vehicles with exposure to irritant chemical and noise. Employees may be required to use protective (cont)
• (cont) protective clothing or gear such as masks, boots, goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and/or shields. May involve some work outside on the flight line in a simulated flight line environment, subject to cold, heat, and/or dust
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Must be able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position
• Must be able and willing to submit to a pre-employment physical as a condition of employment

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1712 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Supervise and direct both technical and administrative work of civilian subordinates and active duty members. Research, interpret, analyze, and apply appropriate guidelines, policies, and regulations. Draft revisions or recommends changes to policies and procedures of technical training. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules. Assess and revise/make recommendations on revisions to policies and procedures. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Performs and documents subject matter proficiency testing for assigned instructors. Documents all instructor qualification requirements in the instructor qualification database, including, but not limited to, instructor training, continuation training, professional development, date assigned instructor duty (DAID), teaching internship, teaching qualification (TQ, including subject matter testing and classroom evaluation), TQ decertification, and the teaching experience log. Meet with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest. Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance with a specialty in Heavy Aircraft at a practical level to include procedures, aircraft system theory, common test equipment, common tool usage, Air Force Technical Orders (AFTOs), automated maintenance management systems, safety, security, and management and maintenance directives. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulation, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance career field functions and capabilities. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationship. 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

IF USING 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.

Contacts

• Address Altus AFB 308 N First Street Altus AFB, OK 73523 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]