Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer serves as the Chief of Logistics Installation and Aircraft Maintenance Branch providing staff direction and guidance that assures organizational and a complete range of logistics readiness, planning and support to aircraft maintenance and logistic processes. The position is responsible for formulating program goals, plans, and procedures for the directorate's mission objectives related to unit readiness. In this role, the incumbent serves as an advisor to the NAF A4/7 Director, providing management advisory technical guidance on all issues related to program areas. Ensures aircraft maintenance activities are continually focused on wartime taskings. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides staff direction and guidance to aircraft maintenance activities subordinate to the NAF to ensure policy, plans and programs are carried out effectively. Recommends changes which would improve aircraft maintenance efficiency or readiness. Oversees technical and administrative processes that operational aircraft maintenance units use to conduct unit level maintenance operations. 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work of subordinates. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. 3. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management in HAF, other MAJCOMs as well as throughout the Command, NAF, wing and base. 4. Applies operational planning strategy to assist and assess unit readiness. Collaborates with key organizational personnel to resolve critical issues which impacts mission operation. Evaluates organizational requirements and provides recommendations to the Commander/Director for approval. 5. Applies operational planning strategy to assist and assess unit readiness. Collaborates with key organizational personnel to resolve critical issues which impacts mission operation. Evaluates organizational requirements and provides recommendations to the Commander/Director for approval.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This Position will include superior qualifications consideration

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: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent in Federal service. This experience includes formulating program goals, plans, and procedures for the organization's mission objective related to logistics and aircraft maintenance readiness and providing management advisory technical guidance on issues related to program area. Understanding and awareness all maintenance functions in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive program areas within AFRC; skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and to deliver briefings to civilian and military officials; and ability to plan, organize, assign work, and communicate both orally and in writing. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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 Air Force and AFRC operation concepts, maintenance policies and procedures, to include AFRC weapons systems and associated maintenance equipment. 2. Knowledge of military operational principles, practices, and organization; ability to recognize the interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs; and, skill in integrating and analyzing such information in order to evaluate overall program status. 3. Skill in retrieving current or historical information from currently used Air Force maintenance/logistics data systems to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues, and maintains good order, discipline and working relations. OTHER SIGINIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician Officer (ART) officer position. The incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. 2. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. 3. This position is designated as a mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. 4. Must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position. 5. Must be able to obtain appropriate security clearance. 6. Incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. 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.

Contacts

• Address March ARB 1351 Graeber Street Ste 105 March ARB, CA 92518 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]