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 conduct studies in project areas using the Lean Methodology as well as other process improvement techniques in support of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) for elimination of unnecessary procedures.

Duties

May serve as either a team member or facilitator of various CPI activities related to productivity improvement. Serves as advisor and coordinator of CPI and Lean Events. Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions and consultations. Reviews "follow-up" information provided by lower grade personnel. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial and/or military aircraft
• May perform other duties as assigned
• May be required to work irregular hours, overtime or compensatory time.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: The ability to apply process improvement methodologies under Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) to the various services and processes provided by the organization in order to reduce waste and improve efficiency. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must possess or have Ph.D. Degree or equivalent graduate degree in a directly related field of study or completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a directly related field of study leading to such a degree. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in "A" above; however, I have completed some graduated-level education as described in "B" above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience as described in "A" and education as described in "B" above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcriptsTo view additional qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience, please refer to the following link:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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: 1. Thorough knowledge of maintenance/production/industrial management policies, principles and practices. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of Lean quantitative and qualitative methods used in conducting studies of major project areas that require application of CPI principles. 3. Knowledge of Lean program goals and objectives, sequence and timing of operational events and milestones. 4. Skill in planning and conducting studies and preparing solutions to resolve problems/issues of the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to build rapport with others. 6. Skill in preparing project papers and reports. 7. Skill in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of new processes. 8. Sill in quantifying cost/savings derived from successful Lean activities. 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. Physical Demands: Assignments regularly involve long periods of standing, bending and stooping to observe and study work operations in an industrial, storage or comparable work area. Work Environment: Assignments may require visits to manufacturing, storage or other industrial areas; and involve moderate risks or discomforts.

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 Robins AFB 455 Byron St Ste 474 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]