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 provide planning support in the development and maintenance of complex parts programming and software support for Numerical Control Industrial Plant Equipment (NCIPE), and provide support to other related type services

Duties

Receives and evaluates work requests to develop complete projects for the manufacture, remanufacture, modification, and inspection of complex parts. Reviews engineering blueprints, specifications, and technical data to determine their adequacy and geometry. Develops formal design of fixtures and special tooling in accordance with Air Force drawing specifications in order to position and hold part for machining or shaping to a specified configuration and/or finish. Creates and provides engineering data support in area of software, flow sequence, flow time, inspection requirements and operations of NCIPE. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position may require travel
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holiday
• May be required to work overtime, sometimes on short notice in emergency situations
• May be required to work rotating shifts
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Employee may be required to travel TDY which could be for an extended period of over 30 days

Qualifications

This position is a developmental GS-09 Target GS-11 position. This position may be filled at any grade level. 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-09. Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying engineering technician practices and methods; performing developmental assignments, analyzing data affecting program operations, providing recommendations to resolve issues, carrying out special projects and developing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations, NOTE: 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. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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 official transcripts. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying analytical techniques to assess effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs; analyzing data, conducting study reviews and maintaining records, and providing operations and resource management support; preparing reports and making recommendations to resolve problems within industrial/facility processes. NOTE: 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. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. 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 official 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 Numerical Control Industrial Plant Equipment (NCIPE) and of data processing methods/procedures in order to operate and manipulate the Interactive (CAE/CAD/CAM) Graphics System in solving complex problems as the relate to supporting industrial processes. 2. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 3. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and provide assistance. 4. Ability to read engineering plans and specifications, gather, analyze, and present data and supporting analyses and research, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures. 5. Ability to independently plan, coordinate, organize and negotiate effectively with management and customers to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Knowledge of the operations, services, need, and goals of management and their programs, the organization studied or served, and related customers, functions, resources, and users. 7. Skill in establishing effective professional working relationships with managers, customers and contractors contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of mission. 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 AF Sustainment Center 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]