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 serve as platform instructor, developing, revising and maintaining new and/or existing material for AFSC Safety Education and Training courses. To provide instruction using various delivery methods and perform administrative tasks related to conducting such training.

Duties

Continued from Summary: The objective is to prevent mishaps and preserve vital national resources through education by providing personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply risk management; effectively conduct mishap investigations, develop, implement and evaluate mishap prevention programs in their organizations. Duties: Serve as platform instructor for AFSC Safety Education and Training courses. Develops safety education and training program requirements. Primary member assigned to Class A mishap investigations IAW 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports. Participates in special projects. Serves as AFSC representative or observer to Class B and lower mishap investigations involving aviation, ground, weapons, or space mishaps in order to maintain credibility as instructor.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Associate’s Degree in Safety; Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Occupational Safety and Health, Aviation Safety, Engineering, Business Administration, and/or Management from an accredited civilian institution highly desired.
• Documented work experience in an AF Safety office (Functional Account Code 106Ad). Must be able to obtain and maintain academic instruction certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain academic instruction certifications.
• Employee may be required to transport travel bags containing computers, audiovisual equipment, and course materials weighing up to 40 pounds when traveling by air or ground transportation when conducting remote training courses.
• Assignments may involve travel on civilian or military aircraft to military installations.
• Work at the AF Crash Lab may involve moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions,
• e.g. exposure to weather and dangerous animals, climbing onto aircraft exhibits, crouching, reaching, and walking over rough/uneven/rocky surfaces.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Safety & Occupational Health Management Series 0018 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 or above grade level in the Federal service which includes management of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of safety and occupational health requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse safety and occupational health program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, nuclear surety and explosives safety (e.g., identifying, evaluating, and controlling a wide variety of nuclear surety and/or explosives hazards related to the full range of work operations) etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel, equipment, and the mission. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Comprehensive knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of safety and occupational health requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and incorporate aviation, ground, weapons, space safety requirements into instruction. Expert knowledge in mishap investigation and reporting resulting in demonstrated skill in relaying information to students that results in enhanced ability to prevent mishaps through accurate identification of findings, causes, and recommendations that prevent mishap recurrence. Application of the knowledge of (a) the principles, standards, and techniques of safety and occupational health management; and (b) pertinent elements of engineering, physical science, ergonomics, psychology, industrial hygiene; physiology, sociology, and other scientific and technological fields which contribute to the achievement of comprehensive safety education principles, practices, and techniques of instruction. Possess effective presentation skills that enhance ability to present technical information in each assigned area of instruction; e.g., investigation techniques, engineering factors in investigation, and human behavior and culture. Skill in utilizing the Instructional Design System. Oral and written communications skill of sufficient quality to gain acceptance of new methodologies, advise/apprise senior leadership of relevant/important issues, articulate technical information and processes in meetings, produce clear and useful reports, and interface with other agencies. Skill in operating word-processing software to enter, format, and print information in the production of lesson plans, course charts, etc. 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

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address AF Safety Center 9700 G Avenue SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87116 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]