Equipment Specialist (Material Master Data)

Naval Air Systems Command•Kinston, NC

12d

About The Position

The Equipment Specialist (Material Master Data) serves in the MRO Logistics Department of FLTREADCEN EAST. The role reviews assigned Master Material Records for accuracy and completeness and provides stakeholders with feedback and actions needed to resolve issues. It maintains Repair Bills of Materials (RBOMs) for assigned areas of responsibility, reviews Off-BOM allocations and orders for assigned shops, and ensures parts in the CONOPs Alternate Part table are valid and current in the authorizing technical data for end-item weapons systems. The specialist also monitors assigned shop-locked RFs and reviews with stakeholders whether they should remain locked. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience. The work may involve travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel on military or commercial aircraft. Work areas may contain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents, and participation in medical surveillance programs is required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may satisfy the requirement.
Knowledge of material concepts, principles, practices, and skills used for industrial material maintenance.
Understanding of depot daily operations involving material management and flow, supply systems and concepts, supply program operations and policies, and FRC East industrial processes and business practices.
Working knowledge of material management functions and procedures and Department of Defense supply systems.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of material programs, guidelines, and processes used to maintain depot bills of materials.
Ability to interpret written directives, specifications, technical bulletins, blueprints, technical manuals, and other pertinent technical data and documentation, including reading IPB/IPD manuals and locating useable-on and SM&R codes.
Understanding of how replacement parts relate to next higher assemblies, quantities per assembly, and replacement rates in bills of materials.
Ability to use software and data systems for comprehensive studies and analyses, including Excel, Access, Outlook, MRP II, Defense Industrial Financial Management System, and Automated Data Capture System.
Problem-solving skills to develop sound conclusions and recommend solutions for material-related functions; practical and innovative thinking to identify applicable solutions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with personnel and management at all levels, including preparing and delivering presentations to internal and external management officials.
Skills in composing technical reports and evaluations concerning material maintenance.
Ability to partner and work in teams with support groups and internal and external customers and maintain effective working relationships.
May be required to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
Must work in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present and participate in medical surveillance programs.

Responsibilities

Review assigned Master Material Records for accuracy and completeness and provide stakeholders with feedback and actions for resolution.
Maintain Repair Bills of Materials (RBOMs) for the assigned area of responsibility.
Review Off-BOM allocations and orders for assigned shops.
Ensure parts in the CONOPs Alternate Part table are valid and current in authorizing technical data for end-item weapons systems.
Monitor assigned shop-locked RFs and review with applicable stakeholders whether they should remain locked.
Gather or request data from reliable sources; analyze and evaluate it, interpret guidance, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings orally and in writing.
Conduct studies and analyses using software and data systems, including Excel, Access, Outlook, MRP II, Defense Industrial Financial Management System, and Automated Data Capture System.
Interpret directives, specifications, technical bulletins, blueprints, technical manuals, and related documentation; locate information such as useable-on codes and SM&R codes.
Prepare technical reports and evaluations concerning material maintenance and communicate with personnel and management at all levels.
Partner with support groups and internal and external customers and maintain working relationships.