This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART), assists and advises on the effective management and use of squadron resources to fulfill the aeromedical evacuation mission. This position is primarily responsible for the overall operational management of the squadron readiness, logistics, and operational activities. Also, oversees assigned Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Technician training and qualifications requirements to include Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) skill qualification and matters pertaining to flight qualification/upgrade training. Duties: 1: Manages unit readiness and operations programs. Manages medical and non-medical equipment supply account. 2: Provides deployment oversight for all individuals deploying in support of contingencies, either through mobilization or volunteerism, exercises, or emergency sourcing requests from HHQ. Provides technical AET upgrade and proficiency training/instruction to assigned aeromedical aircrew members. 3: Coordinates the accomplishment of requirements involved with mission scheduling preparation, planning, and coordination. 4: Evaluates and oversees the enlisted specialty training program to ensure enlisted personnel obtain the required AFSC skill level and appropriate Special Experience Identifier (SEI) or prefix. 5: Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day operations of the unit's Standardization and Evaluation program and the Aeromedical Evacuation Technician training program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• 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/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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
• 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
• AFSC: X4N0X1
• Must be certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
• Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization/evaluation examinations to include random no-notice evaluations.
• Must obtain and maintain a mission ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level at a Universally Qualified AECM.

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of operational management of readiness, logistics, and operational activities with an Aeromedical evacuation organization (to be creditable, experience you perceive must me meet the above quality level requirements. NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume. FEDERALTIME-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-10 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: 1: Knowledge of AE operations, principles, policies, procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of support programs, concepts, practices, and requirements relative to Air Force operations, medical, and readiness programs. Knowledge in the special aeromedical equipment, aircraft systems as it pertains to patient care, and multiple aircraft systems are required for the assigned missions. 2: Advanced knowledge of the theory of basic medical concepts as they apply to non-standard situations. Expert knowledge on emergency medical and aircraft equipment and oxygen requirements. Knowledge of analytical investigative statistical and accounting-type data analysis tools and techniques to develop and present analytical findings in a clear, concise, written, and oral format. 3: Knowledge of the types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft as it pertains to aeromedical evacuation; fundamental weight and balance factors related to special equipment requirements designed for AE airlift. 4: Knowledge for patient care, electrical systems, current flying directives, interpretation of loading plans, applicable technical publications, and egress and survival procedures. Knowledge of theory of aerial effects directly related to medical care and treatment of patients and aircraft systems operations. 5: Skill in using a computer (a variety of software and hardware, i.e., word processor, spreadsheet, graphic presentations, e-mail), to aid in the performance of a broad range of diversified functions. Skill and ability to prepare projects and staff reports and to deliver briefings to other senior staff members and management personnel at all levels. 6: Ability to plan, organize, and conduct training and information workshops and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. The incumbent may be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. 2. Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

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 Niagara Falls ARS 2720 Kirkbridge Drive Niagara Falls IAP, NY 14304 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]