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 correlate all aspects of major project areas studied and define visions of business processes to achieve future and ideal states by applying process improvement methodologies to eliminate inefficiencies and improve productivity.

Duties

Analyzes and evaluates various maintenance processes and procedures and provides recommendations to resolves substantive issues of effectiveness and productivity of work operations in the servicing organization. Plans, schedules and facilitates improvement initiatives within schedules and priorities established by higher management. Identifies situations/processes, which need to be analyzed and improved. Visits other organizations or contractor facilities to observe applications of improvement technologies related to Lean and discuss their potential for use in the organization. Comply with all established rules and organizational policies.

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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying quantitative and qualitative process improvement methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning productivity and effectiveness of programs and maintenance operations. 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. 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. 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: Through knowledge of maintenance/production/industrial management policies, principles and practices. Knowledge of a wide range of Lean qualitative and quantitative methods used in conducting studies of major project areas that require application of process improvement principles. Knowledge of Lean program goals and objectives, sequence and timing of operational events and milestones. Skill in planning and conducting comprehensive process improvement activities to affect the changes necessary to improve the Lean Maturity Level of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to build rapport with others. Skill in preparing project papers and staff reports. Skill in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of new processes. Ability to articulate and communicate intricate Lean concepts and theories as they pertain to the wing's process improvement vision to all levels within the wing. Skill in quantifying costs/savings derived from successful Lean activities. Skill in managing projects, the scope of which may affect the entire wing. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Assignments may require visits to manufacturing, storage or other industrial areas and involve moderate risks or discomforts. May require occasional travel.

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]