ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL)

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The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish technical support to the DOD and DLA and logistics communities in Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMC/AMSC) assignment for all WR-A1C prime aircraft and accessories areas by predetermining the requirement for and levying test reports and assigning Method Codes against data packages.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing technical support, generally in the field of aircraft mechanical, aerospace and accessories area, to DOD and DLA acquisition and logistics communities,such as buyers, contract officers, program managers, item managers, etc.Actively pursues the resolution of impediments to full and open competition in the replenishment of spare found during the AMC/AMSC process due to deficiencies in the engineering data package.During the review and acceptance process, the incumbent researches, analyzes, and evaluates contractor engineering data for purpose of identifying discrepancieswhich would preclude the subsequent use of the engineering data in the sustainment logistic process.Uses Total Quality Management tool and techniques such as flowcharting, Value-Added Analysis, Statistical Process Control and Pareto Analysis to evaluate and improve performance of work processes.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the Engineering Technical Series experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes reviewing, evaluating and assessing the adequacy of engineering data for usefulness in the logistical support of those weapons systems. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: I. Knowledge of engineering data acquisition and management, the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA), DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation PGI 217.7506 (DoD Spare Parts Breakout Program). AFI 23-101, Air Force processes and systems, the nature of the commodities assigned, health, safety, and security directives, regulations, practices, and procedures. 2. Ability to plan, analyze, organize, adjust, and coordinate engineering data management and AMC/AMSC screening workload and assignments in order to meet program requirements and objectives, to interpret laws, statutes, directives, regulations, policies, procedures, techniques, and methods as they relate to all aspects of engineering data management and AMC/ AMSC screening actions, and to produce meaningful metrics to drive improvements to the processes. 3. Skill to make sound judgments relative to the DoD Spare Parts Breakout Program in relation to the ALC goals, to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional InformationCurrent or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please click here.