TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

MERIT PROMOTION AND PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY

MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

1300 MILITARY ROAD

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68508

Announcement Number: AF-10-02= 4	Applications accepted until 4:00 pm : 17 March 2010<= /p>
Position Title, Series, & Grade: Aircraft Maintenance Coordi= nator, GS-1101-11
Position Description No: 80404000	Salary Range: $57,408 - $74,628&nb= sp; pa<= /p>
Location of Position: 155AMXS, Lincoln, NE	PCS Benefits: Will not be = paid

Area of Consideration:

Area 1- Current permanent and indefinite non-bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard and
Area 2 - All members of the Nebraska Air National Guard and personnel eligible= to become members of the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Concurrent Active Guard Reserve Announcement Number: AGR-AF-10-012

Appointment Factors: (X indicates applicable requirements)

X - Dual Status (Military Membership Required)	- Officer	X - Permanent
- Non-Dual Status (Competitive Appointment)	- Warrant Officer	- Indefinite
	X - Enlisted	- Temporary

Compatible Military Assignments:

Enlisted:

2A5XX, Applicants are required to meet the ASVAB and AFSC entry requirements.

Maximum Military Grade:= E8. Minimum Grade: E6. Applican= ts must include their military grade or proof of eligibility for immediate military promotion. Applicant= s who do not meet the military grade requirements will be considered ineligible f= or this position. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. Individual does not have to currently be assigned to one= of these career fields to be considered for this position; however compatibili= ty requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position.

Qualification Requirements: To be qualifying, experience must h= ave been progressively responsible with increasingly difficult and complex duties. Experience must have = been at the next lower or second lower grade or its non-federal equivalent. General Experience: Experie= nce in clerical, administrative, or technical work which provided the applicant wi= th experience in apply rules, regulations, and procedures; extracting data or information from various sources; e.g., reports, for such purposes as maintaining records, consolidating or preparing report; and the ability to communicate effectively with others. Specialized Experience:= Must have 36 months of experience which pro= vided: Knowledge of the maintenance, modification, and repair of various types of complex aviation components and equipment on a combat or strategic fixed wing aircraft. Knowledge of the activity, staff, support operations, manpower, equipment, supplies,

and materials, etc., to develop short-= and long-range plans and schedules of maintenance workloads. Extensive knowledg= e, understanding, and use of aircraft equipment and components terminology, da= ta, and standards, and how to relate them to needs of missions. Knowledge and experience to observ= e and analyze production operations to determine if schedules are being followed, improved, and to determine the causes of production delays. Knowledge of quality assurance sufficient to comply with Air Force directives and guidelines. Knowledge of Emergency War Order (EWO) and contingency plans to successfully accomplish aircraft generation. Knowledge of the capabilities = of equipment possessed and of the specialty shops, and all possible work seque= nces available in the production facility to ensure that all maintenance and production goals are attained expeditiously and economically with no degradation to the training or mission objectives. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Educa= tion in schools above the high school level may be substituted for experience on the basis of one academic year of study (i.e., 36 weeks of substantially full-t= ime study, or 30 semester hours, or the equivalent) for 12 months of the requir= ed experience. Each 30 semester = hours credited must have included at least 6 semester hours of courses which are directly related to the type of work of the position. <= span style=3D'font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NOTE: If you are using education as a substitution for experience OR education is= a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of col= lege transcripts when required. Failure to provide college transcripts when required will result in = an ineligible rating. NOTE: The Nebraska National Guard HRO ha= s a document entitled "Secrets to Getting a Technician Job"; you are encouraged to follow the link provided if you are interested. http://www.neguard.com/HRO/documents/SecretstoGettingaTechnicianJob1= .pdf

Your application, (OF-612, SF-171, = or resume), must show how your experience, awards, and training are applicable= to the specialized experience requirements listed above and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s).

1.= Knowledge of the maintenance, modification, and repair of various ty= pes of complex aviation components and equipment on strategic fixed wing aircra= ft.

2.= Knowledge of the activity, staff, support operations, manpower, equipment, supplies, and materials, etc., to develop short- and long-range plans and schedules of maintenance workloads.

3.= Knowledge, understanding, and use of aircraft equipment and componen= ts terminology, data, and standards, and how to relate them to needs of missio= ns.

4.= Knowledge of production operations.

5.= Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and requirements.

6.= Knowledge of Emergency War Order (EWO) and contingency plans.

7.= Knowledge of the capabilities of equipment possessed and of the specialty shops, and all possible work sequences available in the production facility.

Summary of Duties: Its pur= pose is to serve as the Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator, with responsibility for the overall maintenance effort on the flightline to include work operations performed by two or more distinct organizational un= its and controlled by a number of separate supervisors.

-Responsible for the= total squadron maintenance program, manages the overall direction of the maintena= nce effort, and enforces safe maintenance practices. In add= ition, responsible for identifying, assembling, and managing critical equipment it= ems. Priority is placed on aircraft supporting operational requirements, schedul= ed and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, and aircraft used for maintenance and= /or operations training. The focus is on aircraft generation in order to meet mission requirements. Incumbent has maintenance authority on airworthiness = of aircraft based on knowledge of aircraft systems and safety of flight concer= ns. Ensures that a pilot pickup is accomplished for critical parts in order to expedite repairs of Not-Mission-Capable aircraft that receive the highest priority and depends on the critical need for the aircraft and its return t= o service.May verify Mission Capable (MICAP) requisitio= ns.

-Participates in establishing the monthly and weekly maintenance plans.= Attends the daily maintenance planning meetings for the purpose of incorporating unscheduled maintenance into the weekly and daily maintenance plans. Evalua= tes workload requirements and makes changes to aircraft utilization schedules as required. Takes prompt and decisive action to make on-the-spot adjustments = to maintenance repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements.

-Controls and coordi= nates maintenance activity on the flightline. Monitors aircraft maintenance in progress and evaluates estimated completion time against scheduling and planning requirements. Anticipates problems and dire= cts changes of flightline activities in order to me= et mission schedules.

-May be required to coordinate with supervisors to select workers and assign tasks to be perfor= med. When necessary, init= iates action to resolve personnel shortages and coordinates requirements with the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC). Reviews work in progress or upon completion for compliance with policies and procedures= .Ensures utilization of proper tools and equipment and adherence to technical data i= n performance of maintenance.Determines methods necessary to = meet mission requirements including authorizing and directing cannibalization on assigned aircraft. Cannibalization actions will be coordinated with the MOC= and Supply. Ensures aircraft status is accurately reported in accordance with A= ir Force instructions, reports, and applicable supplement= s.Works closely with the expediter and MOC to ensure that actual aircraft status matches the aircraft status reported in the automated reporting system.

-Understands, execut= es, and coordinates specific disaster control duties including the provisions contained Air Force instructions, with regard to movement of aircraft, supp= ort equipment, and evacuation of flightline personnel. Decisio= ns will be made based on safeguarding personnel first, followed by protecting aircraft, equipment, and other resources.Maintains a current on-base disaster map with cordon overlay and appropriate checklists= for use during disasters or exercises.

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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS<= o:p>

1. Military Technicians are ineligibl= e for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician positio= n will terminate these incentives.

2. Technicians are paid through direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.

3. Male candidates born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

4. Military Technicians in the except= ed service will wear the appropriate military uniform while performing as a technician.

= 5. Veteran's preference does not appl= y to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f)= .

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

You may apply us= ing the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), a resume, or any other application form you choose. A standard applicatio= n form is not required, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications. As a minimum, your application must contain all the information required by the OF 612 to include your Social Security Number. Reproduction= and submission of the General Information and Privacy Act statements is not required.

Applications may= be submitted by e-mail, facsimile, postal mail, or hand-delivered to the HRO no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.= Applications received after the closing time will not be considered = for the position.

The use of offic= ial mail to forward employment applications is prohibited. Applications submitted using gover= nment postage will not be considered.

E-mail applications may be sent to = NGNEHROJobApps@ng.army.mil with a subject line of "Job A= pplication". Electronic applications or attachm= ents must be in Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader, or plain text format. Applications or attachments which = are unreadable or cannot be opened will not be accepted or considered.

Fax applications= will be sent to (402) 309-7146. It= is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all documents are received and readable. <= /p>

The HRO is not responsible for any malfunctions when using electronic means to transmit job applications. Applicants may = verify receipt of their application telephonically.

Applications wil= l not be returned to applicants. They are retained in the HRO placement/promotion files for two years. Applican= ts must obtain personal copies prior to forwarding original to HRO.=

Current military= grade or proof of eligibility for immediate military promotion must be included f= or all Dual Status applications.

College transcripts MUST be submitted for professional positions or when substituting education for experience. Professional positions a= re those which have a mandatory college degree requirement and normally are subject to state licensing requirements in the private sector.

Certification is based on the qualification requirements summarized on the Technician Vacancy Announcement. The Human Resources Office uses on= ly that information provided by the applicant to evaluate qualifications. Applications will not be modified, supplemented, or changed after the closing date. Your application must be received = in the Human Resources Office no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.

Before hiring we= will ask you to complete a Declaration f= or Federal Employment (OF 306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. We will also ask yo= u to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in a= ny part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.

Applications will not be returned to applicants. They are retained in the HRO placement/promotion files for two years. Applicants must obtain personal copies prior to forwarding original to HRO.

College transcripts MUST be submitted for professional positions or when substituti= ng education for experience.

Certification is based on the qualification requirements summarized on the Technician Vacancy Announcement. The Human Resou= rces Office uses only that information provided by the applicant to evaluate qualifications. Applications = will not be modified, supplemented, or changed after the closing date. Your application must be received = in the Human Resources Office no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.

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Before hiring we will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. We will also ask you to sign a= nd certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in a= ny part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.