COMPOSITE FABRICATOR LEADER - Title 32 with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a COMPOSITE FABRICATOR LEADER - Title 32, WL-4352-10, you will serve as a working leader of three or more Composite Fabricators, WG-4352-10. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower-grade employees who are assigned to the shop that perform maintenance on Low Observable (LO)/low signature aircraft (B-2/F-22/F-35). Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS : Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: E-6 through E-7 Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 2A7X3 (currently possess or eligible to retrain) Trainees will be accepted Conditions of Employment: - National Guard Membership is required. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To qualify for the WS-10 level, you musthave at least 24 months of specialized working experiences in performing maintenance on B-2, F-22, and/or F-35 aircraft Low Observable (LO)/low signature. Must have at least six months of leadership and training experiences in the military maintenance programs. Must have working knowledge of aircraft structural maintenance, metals technology, survival equipment, and nondestructive inspection methods; characteristics and identification of aerospace and non-aerospace materials; concepts and application of maintenance directives; maintenance data reporting; and proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials. The applicant must have a working knowledge in the principles of LO aircraft signature management and aircraft radar signature reduction techniques. Must be competent in providing technical guidance and training to other employees who perform maintenance on Low Observable (LO)/low signature aircraft (B-2, F-22, and/or F-35). Capabilities include the knowledge and skills in troubleshooting procedures, diagnosing problems and determining corrective actions in the maintenance of LO aircraft systems. The applicant must have the working skills and knowledge of assigned computer systems such as, IMIS, IMS, ALIS, SAS, and/or LOHAS used for maintenance planning, technical instruction, and maintenance documentation. Must have the competencies to apply the TOD, JTD and/or other technical publications and directives relating to work requirements. Must have working skills and knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing), composite and LO material characteristics, selection of proper materials for repair actions and knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures, decontamination, and housekeeping. Must have a working knowledge and experiences in Quality Assurance (QA) inspections that were sufficient to comply with AF directives and guidelines. Knowledge and skills in the evaluation, installation, removal, and repairs of LO coatings. Experienced in the aircraft design, repair, modification, and fabrication of metals, plastics, composites, advanced composites, LO, and bonded structural parts and components. Experienced in applying preservative treatments to aircraft, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and support equipment (SE). Experienced in the principles and techniques of aircraft and AGE structural maintenance, and corrosion control techniques. Knowledge and skilled in the repair of exotic composite, thermal plastic, and conventional composite aircraft structures using state of the art materials, methods, and procedures. Experienced in the repair and maintenance of aircraft sheet metal and metallic structural elements ensuring aircraft structural integrity. Experiences included the planning and scheduling of LO systems maintenance. Competent in working and leading others in the Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance (LOASM) shop level program by providing overall direction of the maintenance effort, enforcing safe maintenance practices, and assembling and managing critical equipment items. The applicant must have the working skills and knowledge of assigned computer systems such as, IMIS, IMS, ALIS, SAS, and/or LOHAS used for maintenance planning, technical instruction, and maintenance documentation. Experienced in forecasting maintenance actions through reviews and updates of Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS), Autonomous Logistics Information System (ALIS), B-2 Information Maintenance System (IMS), F-22 Signature Assessment System (SAS) and/or F-35 Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS). Experienced in determining methods necessary to meet mission requirements and Mission Capable (MICAP) requisitions. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need

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