Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (AIRCRAFT) GS-0895-7/9/11, is to perform complex resource planning, control, design, analysis, and process improvement utilizing various databases and applications in conjunction with the Depot Level Maintenance Schedule for near and out year workloads.

Duties

Accomplish pre-planning of complete aircraft systems, projects and programs prior to scheduled repair of individual end items. Develop/revise standards including labor, material, flow day, equipment, and facilities in support of programmed and non-programmed workloads. In coordination with the Master Scheduler, determines the impact of proposed workload changes or acceleration or deceleration of aircraft production schedules. Attend provisioning conferences for material and equipment. Prepare reports and provides briefings on study findings to all levels of management, contractors, program managers, team members, and external audit agencies.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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.
• PHYSICAL: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• All personnel will share in the responsibility for a sound safety program and are required to comply with all applicable safety directives. Unsafe conditions are to be promptly reported to the immediate supervisor.
• Overtime may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• May be required to report to work during base exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations. May be required to work irregular shifts in support of a surge workload exercise, contingency or emergency.
• May be required to work day, swing, or grave shift(s).
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0895, Industrial Engineering Technical Series. 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. TARGETED POSITIONS: This position is a developmental, GS-07 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-07. 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. GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-5), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization; methods analysis and improvement; analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment; and planning and control of industrial operations. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have one full year of graduate level education with a major study in any combination of engineering technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above, and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement,of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-7), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:skill in applying, the principles and techniques of industrial engineering and practical knowledge of pertinent industrial and related work processes, facilities, methods, and equipment sufficient to: conduct studies of engineered time standards, methods engineering, layout designs of work centers, control systems, materials handling, or manpower utilization. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in any combination of engineering technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of one full year of graduate level education with major study in any combination of courses such as those shown above and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial transcripts. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement,of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-9), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:applying scientific methods in systematic studies of the organization and the accomplishment and improvement of work efforts. Studies typically involve planning, fact-finding, analyzing and evaluating data, reaching conclusions, preparing recommendations, gaining acceptance, and installing changes. 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-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. 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. Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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 production material requirements, work sequences, maintenance principles, and machinery and manpower requirements for aircraft production operations. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes and techniques to include work measurement, methods improvement, engineered time standards, Methods Time Measurement (MTM), layout design, and cost analysis. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements, as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, or technical orders. Ability to organize and lead study teams and maintain good working relationships. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures. 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: The work requires some physical exertion, such as periods of standing, some bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or similar activities when making visits to work sites. Also, some moderate lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs is required. Otherwise, work is sedentary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Some work is accomplished in an office environment, with the remainder in an industrial environment requiring moderate risk or discomfort when visiting shop and/or ramp areas. Required to wear safety devices to protect hearing and eyes when working around aircraft, in industrial areas, or on the flight line.

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: Hill AFB DP2YHM
• Phone: (801) 586-4683
• Email: [email protected]