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-0895-09 potential GS-0895-11, is to perform complex resource planning, control, design, analysis, and process improvement utilizing various databases and applications in conjunction with the Maintenance Schedule for near and out year workloads.

Duties

1. Accomplish pre-planning of complete aircraft systems, projects and programs prior to scheduled repair of individual end items. 2. Develop/revise standards including labor, material, flow day, equipment, and facilities in support of programmed and non-programmed workloads. 3. In coordination with the Master Scheduler, determines the impact of proposed workload changes or acceleration or deceleration of aircraft production schedules. 4. Attend provisioning conferences for material and equipment. 5. Prepare reports and provide briefings on study findings to all levels of management, contractors, program managers, team members, and external audit agencies.

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.
• 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.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• PHYSICAL: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.

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 (e.g.: GS-09 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-09). 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-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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization; knowledge of methods analysis and improvement; skill in analyzing and designing work center facilities and equipment; and knowledge of planning and controlling of industrial operations. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a Master's or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree with a major of any combination of courses in 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 with your application if using education as a substitution of experience. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of 1 full year of graduate education with a major listed 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 with your application if using education as a substitution of experience. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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. 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, specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-9), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives; and the ability to plan, design, improve and install work systems comprised of employees, materials, and equipment, for use in producing products, rendering services, repairing equipment, or moving and storing supplies and equipment. 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-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]