Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to accomplish analytical investigative studies relative to aircraft maintenance performance and to serve as the automated maintenance data systems manager.

Duties

Accomplishes investigative studies of problem areas involving elements of maintenance operations and programs. Develops, selects, organizes, and evaluates coding utilized in Query Language Processor (QLP) or Interactive Query Utility (IQU) for base level computer system to define data retrieval applications. Manages the Maintenance Information System. Performs functional systems administrator duties. Develops and implements long- and short-term training plans to achieve qualification and proficiency objectives for assigned Air Force Reserve personnel. Performs manpower utilization and allocation audits of the maintenance complex.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Travel Expenses will not be paid
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Preferred Military AFSC and Grade: 2R271/Master Sergeant
• Position may or will require incumbent to Fly in a commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments
• Required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities
• Position may require a background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and/or a security clearance
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.

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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or qualifying pay band under other pay systems in the Federal Service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as shown below required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Experience which provides a thorough knowledge of analytical methods to analyze organizational effectiveness. Knowledge of statistical methods and techniques to compute and analyze raw data. Knowledge of computers and software to modify, devise, and/or develop organizational programs. Knowledge of maintenance information systems, management, various network configurations, and computer system modification. Knowledge of conducting comprehensive and cohesive training plans. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position or LL.B. or J.D., if related NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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 transcripts 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 applied statistical, analytical, and presentation techniques and concepts. 2. Knowledge of computer systems management, data base management, network management, computer systems modification, and information analysis techniques. Ability to utilize computer equipment options for processing programs. 3. Ability to plan, schedule, and take corrective action to meet work loads. 4. Knowledge of assigned equipment, maintenance concepts, data collection procedures, and other peculiarities of aircraft production. Knowledge of production processing procedures and flow. 5. Knowledge of the requirements, capabilities, and limitations of personal computers, related peripheral equipment, hardware and software interactions, and state-of-the-art data communications technologies to resolve technical difficulties related to user access. Ability to manage the small computer program to include hardware and software inventory, requisition, maintenance, program requirements, custodial duties, and security. 6. Skill in written and oral communications to effectively communicate with senior operations and logistics personnel. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 Pittsburgh ARS 2475 Defense Ave Pittsburgh ARS-IAP, PA 15108 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]