Production Controller (Aircraft)

Naval Air Systems Command • Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies for a Production Controller (Aircraft) through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications are not accepted through the flyer; interested applicants must follow the directions in its “How to Apply” section. Vacancies may or may not be filled, and applicants who respond to the flyer will not receive Notice of Result letters. The listed pay grades are GS-05 ($45,785–$59,521) and GS-07 ($56,715–$73,731).

The role executes daily detailed work order releases and dispatch list requirements for assigned work centers, coordinating execution with higher-level Production Controllers. It verifies that work-center workload has complete paperwork before routing and coordinates, with higher-grade Production Controllers, the availability of technical data and tools and receipt of work units and fully kitted material. When corrective action is needed, the Production Controller initiates action to identify proper work-center information in coordination with Process Engineering.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for the grade sought. For GS-07, this includes at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05. For GS-05, this includes at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04, or qualifying education may substitute for experience. This is a federal position subject to the listed employment and security conditions. Several vacancies may be filled.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• GS-07: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05, applying production methods and planning, inventory control, material processes, and production-shop assembly/supply operations; compiling production work data to assess operations, schedules, improvements, and causes of delays; and using automated records and control systems to weigh variables such as cost, lead time, and due dates.
• GS-05: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-04, compiling production work data to carry out established production control and assignments under supervision; assisting higher-graded production controllers with repetitive, uncomplicated tasks or projects; and communicating with or obtaining cooperation and assistance from personnel in other parts of the industrial organization.
• Applicants claiming education substitution for GS-05 must submit a transcript with the application. Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be documented as comparable to education from an accredited U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily detailed work order releases or dispatch list requirements for cognizant work centers.
• Coordinate work order and dispatch list execution with higher-level Production Controllers.
• Verify that workload within the cognizant work center has complete paperwork before routing.
• Coordinate with higher-grade Production Controllers on the availability of technical data and tools and the receipt of work units and fully kitted material at the work center.
• Initiate appropriate action to identify proper work-center information when corrective action is required, in coordination with Process Engineering.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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