Job opening: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Salary: $61 044 - 79 357 per year
Published at: Oct 25 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to apply industrial engineering techniques in the performance of functions and studies related to manpower, facilities, data systems, work methods and processes, materials, and costs as they pertain to the efficiency, productivity, and overall effective utilization of resources in base civil engineering (BCE) operations.
Duties
Independently performs analyses and conducts studies of operational activities, facilities, utilities, and manpower utilization covering a variety of work centers.
Serves as an advisor to BCE cost/work centers and higher management on manpower utilization, organizational structures, work standardization and simplification, facilities utilization, and overall efficiencies/economies in the costs of operation.
Provides advice and assistance on the use of BCE automated data systems such as the Work Information Management System (WIMS).
Practices Air Force Quality philosophy to ensure continuous process improvement and enhanced mission performance.
Participates in briefings, meetings, committees, boards, etc.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- 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
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Industrial Engineering Technical. 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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization.
Methods analysis and improvement.
Analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment.
Planning and control of industrial operations.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying industrial engineering techniques in the performance of functions and studies related to manpower, facilities, data systems, work methods and processes, materials, and costs as they pertain to the efficiency, productivity, and overall effective utilization of resources in base civil engineering (BCE) operations.
NOTE: 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.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed two full years of graduate education in courses related to the occupation. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of education and experience which 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.
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.
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 standard accepted industrial engineering practices to combine work measurement studies from a wide variety of sources into a comprehensive study; mechanics and construction maintenance and repair facility work processes and methods; and mathematics and statistical analysis techniques.
2. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
3. Knowledge of the operations, services, needs, and goals of management and their program(s); the organizations studied or served; and related customers, functions, resources, and users.
4. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and provide assistance to others.
5. Ability to read engineering and architectural plans and specifications; gather, analyze, and present data and supporting analyses such as manpower validation exercise, and contracting out studies; and research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
6. Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain good working relationships.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety
precautions when visiting work sites, e.g., dust, strong odors, fumes, high levels of noise and vibration, electrical hazards, working around moving parts and machinery, or outdoor conditions involving moderate exposure. The work environment requires the employee to stay continually alert and employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear.
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
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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: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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