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 Combat Air Forces (CAF) Air Force Engineering and Technical Services (AFETS) expert advisor on complex and sophisticated systems/equipment to support MAJCOM and subordinate units. CAF AFETS supervisor/specialist performs short notice TDY deployments and/or PCS moves to meet worldwide operational/mission requirements.

Duties

Serves as the CAF technical expert advisor to senior leaders and maintenance technicians in the maintenance operation, and training related to complex and sophisticated systems and equipment. Provides expert systems/equipment advice and recommendations to senior leaders and maintenance technicians. Provides technical assistance to assigned unit in resolving complex system/equipment problems or design deficiencies. Prepares Informal training to include over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, one-on-one, and spontaneous training.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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
• This is an AFETS (Air Force Engineering and Technical Services) position
• Position is serviced by Langley AFB, VA / duty located at HILL AFB UTAH
• Mobility is a condition of employment with AFETS
• 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/

Qualifications

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 knowledge of GTACS RADAR AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS; ADVISES IN THE DESIGN, PLANNING, EMPLOYMENT, AND ACQUISITION OF EXISTING AND FUTURE SYSTEMS; PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVICE, AND TRAINING AS REQUESTED IN SUPPORT OF ASSIGNED OR DEPLOYED WEAPON SYSTEMS; POSSESSES CORE KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPERATION, BLOCK DIAGRAM LEVEL SIGNAL FLOW, CIRCUIT LEVEL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING, WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC AND UNIQUE TEST EQUIPMENT. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in the manufacture, repair or maintenance of equipment. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An appropriate combination of graduate level education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. 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. 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 system/equipment related to GTACS RADAR. Knowledge of required security and safety 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 manual, and technical data; identifying and analyzing complex technical problems; and developing innovative solutions. Ability to plan, organize and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines. Ability to develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned system/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. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION ARE: 1. CAF AFETS specialist is subject to short notice TDY deployment and/or PCS move to meet worldwide operational/mission requirements. This position requires the employee to sign a mobility agreement under the provisions of the agency mobility program. 2. This position may require frequent travel or long periods away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated sites. 3. Based on operational necessity, TDY away from home base in support of other CAF units may require travel by military or commercial aircraft. 4. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. 5. The employee must meet physical requirements for immediate worldwide deployment, remote from adequate medical facilities, and for extended TDY. 6. This position may require employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. 7. This position is emergency-essential (E-E). The incumbent of this position must meet all requirements of E-E positions and may be required as a condition of employment to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any recall status. 8. Incumbent may be deployed to a remote area and request to be armed or the position has access to firearms or ammunition. When this situation occurs, the position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 9. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use

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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFETS 45 Nealy Avenue Ste 224 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]