Job opening: EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (ORDNANCE)
Salary: $83 634 - 108 724 per year
Published at: Nov 07 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Major Command (MAJCOM) technical services advisor on complex and sophisticated nuclear missiles/warhead and gravity bomb systems/equipment. Provides expertise for material management of assigned equipment in the areas of weapon systems design, quality control, logistics, maintenance, and sustainment.
Duties
Administers the Air Force Unsatisfactory Report (UR) Center. As the senior technical expert, receives UR's, develops/maintains database, tracks failure modes, establishes trends analysis, coordinates action, approves/disapproves recommended changes and distributes results.
Performs duties as Technical Content Manager (TCM) for more than seventy (i.e., 11N series & special procedures, both classified and unclassified) technical publications pertaining to the gravity weapons or missile warheads and their associated support equipment.
Provide directorate representation and support to DTRA, DOE, contractors, and SPM's during nuclear bomb or missile-warhead and related weapons system development, acquisition, and modifications.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance as a condition of employment.
- 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Subject to short notice TDY commitments in support of Air Force mission requirements.
- Position requires frequent travel within the United States and at times foreign countries, utilizing all modes of commercial and military transportation.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug (con't)
- (con't) use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to nuclear missiles, warheads, and gravity bomb systems/equipment which have complex technical requirements and require extensive specialized training and experience. Specialized practical and theoretical knowledge of nuclear weapons/missile-warhead and related delivery missile systems and associated nuclear-certified support equipment; for application to difficult and complex situations and problems that have no clear precedent in order to oversee and implement a program involving the identification and resolution of difficult issues or problems such as determining systems/equipment deficiencies and appropriate resolutions.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:
Extensive knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles and practices of specific systems and equipment as they apply to nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons delivery systems (e.g. missile/warhead or gravity bombs and related support systems)
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 manuals, and technical data; and, identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.
Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines.
Ability to 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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Kirtland AFB
1551 Wyoming Blvd SE
Bldg 20325
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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