Aircraft Survival And Flight Equipment Repairer Supervisor

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Whiteman AFB, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to exercise technical and administrative supervision of workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing aircraft survival/flight equipment and fabric work as well as to train reservists in the duties and responsibilities set forth herein. Plans on a weekly or monthly basis the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials in an organizational segment or group. Performs work direction responsibilities. Performs administration responsibilities. Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EOT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to send evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Incentive for prior work experience to determine leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• AFSC: 1P0X1
• In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WS-4800 GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FAMILY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WS-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Family.
• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
• Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
• The screen out element for this position is the Ability To Lead Or Supervise.
• JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
• Knowledge of supervision and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or test equipment common to trades supervised.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment inspections and maintenance procedures using, fitting, and caring for aircrew flight equipment and chemical/biological defense equipment; and related supply procedures; and aircrew flight equipment continuation and chemical/biological defense training classes.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• May be required to travel in commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments(TDY).
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Responsibilities

• Exercise technical and administrative supervision of workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing aircraft survival/flight equipment and fabric work.
• Train reservists in the duties and responsibilities set forth herein.
• Plans on a weekly or monthly basis the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials in an organizational segment or group.
• Performs work direction responsibilities.
• Performs administration responsibilities.
• Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EOT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
• Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.
• The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTAs).
• The incumbent's regular assignments consist primarily of ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required physical fitness/physical agility tests, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• The incumbent must immediately report to his supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements.
• Incumbent is exposed to aircraft noise and performs considerable bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, standing for extended periods of time and lifting up to seventy-five pounds.
• Climbs on aircraft and work platforms.
• Incumbent must maintain ready reserve status in unit assigned and fly in military aircraft or commercial aircraft for TDY purposes.
• May be required to drive military vehicles.
• Mandatory training includes CPR, self-aid and buddy care, environmental practices and procedures from law, instructions, and directives.
• Complies with explosive safety license requirements.
• Member may be required to work alone.

Benefits

• All the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed