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 the maintenance and logistics test and evaluation (T&E) specialist in the operational testing of Department of Defense (DoD) weapons systems programs.

Duties

Provides maintenance and logistics subject matter expertise and test and evaluation knowledge to Air Combat Command (ACC) test teams on issues concerning test concepts, test designs, and test plans. Conducts test and evaluation to ensure systems under test are evaluated operationally in terms of effectiveness, suitability, and mission capability. Attends and serves as representative in communicating test acquisition logistics and suitability program matters.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top-Secret security clearance based on a single scope background investigation and remain eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and special access programs (SAP) (con't)
• (con't) in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and as a condition of employment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or other holidays.
• Operational Test and Evaluation and 5th Generation fighter aircraft low observable and maintenance expertise is highly desirable.
• Experience in communicating (both orally and in writing) and interacting with personnel from diverse backgrounds/qualifications is highly desirable.
• 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 has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (con't)
• (con't) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, security, and public safety.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
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Qualifications

Other Significant Facts con't The 59 TES Maintenance and Logistics Test & Evaluation Specialist position serves as the intermediary for test operations between the 422d TES and Falcon AMU on Nellis AFB. This demanding position requires a blend of maintenance experience, logistic experience, and test and evaluation knowledge. As the F-16 suitability lead, you will serve as the focal point for software management and aircraft modification under test for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). You will provide essential technical oversight for test and evaluation requirements, planning, and reporting ensuring that the mission for the F-16 remains at the cutting edge of National Defense. The 59 TES Maintenance and Logistics Test & Evaluation Specialist position plays a central role in ensuring the seamless continuity and technical expertise required for the complex, diverse, day-to-day operations at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB). You will be required to communicate logistic and suitability program matters and represent the 53 Wing at program conferences to advise on current and future status of test programs. 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, Logistics Management Series 0346 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 includes knowledge of theories and principles of logistics management and RM&A planning and execution. Knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria used in measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of programs to improve RM&A plans, and in developing and modifying work methods. Knowledge of the acquisition system process, including operational requirement development process, the role of test and evaluation, their methodologies to develop and implement advanced or innovative modifications to standard accepted methods and practices of aircraft system testing, necessitated by unique limitations and requirements of operational testing. Practical knowledge of system designs along with familiarity of specifications and understanding of maintenance requirements during acquisition and other stages of a system project. Knowledge of user operational requirements, operational concepts, accepted design principles, equipment, and maintenance of aircraft and associated maintenance/logistic support systems to accomplish test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. Knowledge of operational test support requirements to provide coverage of funding, supply, and a variety of other technical support activities. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., related degree from an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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 your transcripts 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. 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 airpower program goals, objectives, and operational missions while planning, coordinating, and resourcing OT&E test activities, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance concepts to include, but not limited to, inspection, repair, overhaul, modification, preservation, refurbishment, troubleshooting, testing, analyzing condition of performance, and manpower as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support. Extensive knowledge of operational test and evaluation organization and structure, concepts, principles, practices, and applicable code, regulations, policy, as well as of theories and principles of Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable operational test program. Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate a system or portion of a major system's acquisition and transfer into operational use; to include the identification and correlation of specific requirements for manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program; and to develop and analyze data to determine logistics, objectives and goals, identify support requirements (including funding, contract development, and other technical support requirements) and establish relationships between the participants involved in deploying the plan. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems. Knowledge of methods and procedures regarding maintenance data collection tools for the gathering of aircraft maintenance data, the interpretation and analysis of those data, and their representation in final reports. 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.

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 Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]