About the Position: Position is assigned to the US Army Parachute Team which conducts worldwide parachute demonstrations, competitions, and a tandem orientation program in order to connect the U.S. Army with the American public and enhance the Army's recruiting efforts while simultaneously providing technical expertise in support of military free fall programs.

Duties

Conduct skydiving instruction briefings to provide critical information regarding parachute safety and free-fall jumps. Serve as certified Master Parachute Rigger by conducting inspections of parachuting equipment within the US Army Parachuting Team. Conduct training to ensure newly assigned parachute riggers obtain appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rigger license. Analyzes budgeting data to ensure proposed cost estimation plans adhere to outlined equipment budget objectives. Conduct analysis of assigned program area to identify operational support requirements (i.e., funding, facilities, personnel, etc.) Conduct the testing of parachuting equipment to enhance the operability of Parachute Team. Use parachute systems that require the execution of numerous mechanical assembly and fabric packing procedures. Collaborate with external agencies to ensure design of parachuting equipment is accommodating to jumper or solider assigned to equipment. Responds to inquiries pertaining to technical issues within US Army Parachuting Team.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Incumbent must be a United States Parachute Association Safety and Training Advisor.
• Incumbent must be a graduate of the United States Army Quartermaster School Parachute Rigger Course Graduate.
• Incumbent must a United States Parachute Association (USPA) Advanced Free Fall Instructor.
• Incumbent must be a Army Special Warfare Center and School Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Graduate.
• Incumbent must be a United States Army Infantry School Jumpmaster School Graduate.
• Position covered under the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA form 5019-R and/or DA form 7412.
• Incumbent may be required to travel TDY for extended periods 25% of time.
• Maybe required to work in a field environment while performing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a civilian driver’s license in order to operate military vehicles(1/2 ton or less) if necessary, at event sites.
• Incumbent must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master Parachute Rigger certification.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing equipment to prepare technical reports; testing parachuting or aircraft equipment to detect deficiencies; recommending equipment modifications; utilizing established systems to make minor repairs to parachuting equipment (i.e., harnesses, canopies, containers).. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Equipment Operations, or Construction. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data Analysis and Decision MakingEquipment Repair/ModificationMaintenance Planning and Program DevelopmentSystem Maintenance Performance Review and Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address BR-W027AA US ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk