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About the Position:
Serves as an Aviation Equipment Specialist with responsibility to implement the Technical Assistance plan for the Aviation family of systems throughout their lifecycle. As the commodity command's Technical Subject Matter Expert and focal point for technical assistance for the Avionics family of systems: Develops requirements for contractual efforts in the acquisition plan related to readiness sustainment support for the Avionics family of systems; Develops and implements both formal and informal transfer of knowledge to commodity based Avionics Logistic Assistance Representatives (LARs) and soldiers as well as Program Executive Office (PEO) matrix engineering personnel. Assesses the completeness and adequacy of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and New Equipment training. Resolves deficiencies and integrates the hardware and software requirements of assigned Avionics Weapon System families to ensure compatibility among the five Battlefield Functional Areas. Participates in extensive weapon system integration theory, planning and testing as evidenced by a continual focus on expanding the applications and capabilities of assigned systems.
NOTE: This advertisement is open in 18 Continental United States (CONUS) locations. The location of this position will be determined at the time of selection, based upon mission needs.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
Current Civilian Employee with the Department of the Armyreinstatement Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)Priority Placement Program, Program S (Military Spouse) registrantsDepartment of Defense (DoD) Transfer Learn more about this agency06/02/2017 to 06/12/2017
$48,968 - $103,053 per year
GS 09 - 12
Many vacancies in the following locations:
25% or less - Extensive TDY to worldwide field sites often at short notice.
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Allowance is authorized
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
12
No
NEAG170862281966780
470943300
Major Duties
Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.
Experience required: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
Specialized experience for the GS-09 grade level is defined as: (1) providing general technical advice and instruction to users of Aviation Electronics equipment and the supporting communications equipment for which the Communications Electronic Command (CECOM) is logistically responsible; (2) assisting in the resolution of equipment failures; (3) identifying supply problems affecting the overall maintenance effort; and (4) troubleshooting problems with aviation electronics equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band position in the Federal service (GS-07).
Specialized experience for the GS-11 grade level is defined as: (1) providing skillful technical advice and instruction to users of Aviation Electronics equipment and the supporting communications equipment for CECOM is logistically responsible; (2) assisting in the resolution of equipment failures; (3) identifying supply problems affecting the overall maintenance effort; and (4) troubleshooting problems with aviation electronics equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band position in the Federal service (GS-09).
Specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level is defined as: (1) providing expert technical advice and instruction to users of Aviation Electronics equipment and the supporting communications equipment for which CECOM is logistically responsible; (2) resolving equipment failures; (3) identifying supply problems affecting the overall maintenance effort; (4) determining future training needs; and (5) troubleshooting problems with aviation electronics equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level or equivalent pay band position in the Federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade (or equivalent).
To qualify at the GS-09 grade level you must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level you must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level you must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent.
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below (Transcripts must be submitted with you application package):
For the GS-09 Grade Level: master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related.
For the GS-11 Grade Level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
For the GS-12 Grade Level: There is no education substitution at the GS-12 grade level.
NOTE: Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. You must include this information with your application package. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses.
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The “Proof of Eligibility” document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents. The Vacancy ID is 1966780. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational QuestionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 12, 2017Monday, June 12, 2017 to receive consideration.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470943300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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