Job opening: EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
Salary: $37 696 - 89 835 per year
Published at: Oct 30 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide complete and timely worldwide technical support for electrical/electro-mechanical, airframe/airframe equipment, miscellaneous aircraft accessories/components, powered and non-powered valves, pumps, fuel systems and components, or aircraft electrical components.
Duties
Furnishes worldwide technical advice and assistance on assigned equipment to using command personnel and systems managers.
Provides oversight of the Production Quality Deficiency Reporting process on specified equipment
Elevates reports as well as develops and processes modifications of specified equipment.
Provides logistics support and assistance during provisioning/procurement of assigned equipment.
Conducts logistic support studies, plans future modification requirements, and ensures that procurement actions comply with applicable directives.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- 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
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- This position may require travel
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
- Most of the work is performed in an office environment, but occasionally the incumbent may participate in field service trips to remote or primitive locations where extreme temperature variations and minimal support exists.
- The duty location for these positions is, TINKER AFB OKLAHOMA however some positions may be eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options may be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.
- This position is covered under the Maintenance Workforce Development Program (MWDP) and is a GS-05 Target GS-11 Position and is a developmental position.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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.
This is a Maintenance Workforce Development Program (MWDP) Position. This position is a developmental (GS-05 Target GS-11) position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-05. This position is covered by a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized for candidates requesting a Voluntary Change to lower Grade. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience which includes 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.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed Undergraduate Education -- any field of study in an accredited college or university.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successfully completed some graduate level education and I have some specialized experience described above. Therefore, I have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education to qualify for this position.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assisting with providing basic support for aerospace electronic, electrical and airframe parts and components and assists with technical support during procurement, maintenance, and disposal phases.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of Graduate Education or have Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post 1 full year of Graduate Education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position.
GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assisting with providing basic support for aerospace electronic, electrical and airframe parts and components and assists with technical support during procurement, maintenance, and disposal phases.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of Graduate Education or have Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post 1 full year of Graduate Education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position.
GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing basic support for aerospace electronic, electrical and airframe parts and components and assists with technical support during procurement, maintenance, and disposal phases; and developing information by analyzing technical data, test results, deficiency reports, and examination of equipment.
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent Graduate Degree or completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-undergraduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position.
GS-11 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 providing basic support for aerospace electronic, electrical and airframe parts and components and assists with technical support during procurement, maintenance, and disposal phases; developing information by analyzing technical data, test results, deficiency reports, and examination of equipment; and evaluating reports to develop and process modifications for complex equipment.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph. D. or equivalent Doctoral Degree or completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-graduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the 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-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. 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:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices of specific system/equipment and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments.
2. Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data associated with electronic components including system and subsystem components.
3. Knowledge of and skill in Total Quality principles including ISO 9000 principles, practices, methods and procedures.
4. Skill in identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.
5. Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians.
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.
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
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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 Tinker AFB
3001 Staff Drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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