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Summary
This position is located with DCA - Parachute Rigger Facility.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
10/30/2024 to 11/13/2024
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Salary
$65,000 - $110,000 per year
Salary will be determined by the Hiring Manager based upon experience. NAF pay setting rules apply.
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Pay scale & grade
NF 4
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
50% or less - You will be expected to travel for competitions, training, on and off post for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
4
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
O3NAFBR-24-12590756
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Control number
816691200
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
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Duties
- Instructs Cadets and assigned support personnel in the theory and practice of safe and competitive parachuting.
- Serves as first-line supervisor of subordinates and provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, employee relations, employee recognition, dispute resolution, training and development.
- Recommends appointment of Cadets for team and conducts initial and/or recertification testing. Conducts initial training and certifies qualification of new personnel in accordance with the FAA and the United States Parachute Association regulations.
- Prepares and develops instructional material for Cadets in the fundamentals of parachute inspection, repair, and assembly of all assigned parachute systems including ram air main canopies, harnesses, flags, streamers, tandem equipment and altimeters.
- Oversees procurement, inventory, storage, care, maintenance, accountability, and utilization of supplies and equipment. Provides recommendations to OICs for additional resources when needed.
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Manual Applications:
PCS Costs
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
Incentives and Bonuses
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
Other:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- This is an Army Drug Testing position; the incumbent must sign a DA Form 5019-R as a condition of employment and shall be subject to periodic and random urinalysis drug testing in accordance with AR 215-3 and EO 12564.
- Must be able to continually stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, push, and bend. Must be able to lift of move objects up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Must be able to work an irregular schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and/or overtime in support of academic and cyclic training schedules.
- Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors during different types of weather conditions ranging from hot and/or humid to extreme sub-freezing temperature.
- Incumbent will also be exposed to high noise levels, chemicals, and high pressurized gases with explosive potential.
- Must be able to perform instruction on board military and civilian aircraft during airborne operations up to altitudes of 15,000 feet mean sea level (MSL).
- This position requires frequent travel for competitions, training, to locations on and off post.
- Must possess and maintain a state issued driver's license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
- Must be able to obtain within six months of employment USPA Pro, FAA Master Parachute Rigger, Accelerated Free Fall Instructor and Evaluator, Coach and Safety Training and Advisor (STA) certifications. Must maintain all required certifications.
- Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks IAW AR 215-3, para 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation and medical examination which may include a FAA Class 3 Flight Physical.
Qualifications
Three (3) years' experience instructing students in the proper use of equipment, principles, practices, and instruction of parachuting such as how to inspect and don chutes, perform on-ground and emergency in-air chute repair, and the proper assembly of all chute components.
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Must possess current FAA Senior Parachute Rigger, Accelerated Free Fall Instructor, and Tandem Instructor certifications.
This experience and certification must be reflected on your resume and supporting documentation must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
- Experience organizing, directing, and managing a collegiate parachute team, or equivalent program.
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- Completion of 1000 jumps and the basic IBA static progression certification for vertical wind tunnels.
The experience/certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate.
Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
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Must possess current FAA Senior Parachute Rigger, Accelerated Free Fall Instructor, and Tandem Instructor certifications.
This experience and certification must be reflected on your resume and supporting documentation must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
- Experience organizing, directing, and managing a collegiate parachute team, or equivalent program.
AND
- Completion of 1000 jumps and the basic IBA static progression certification for vertical wind tunnels.
The experience/certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate.
Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for Citizens and Non-Citizens worldwide.
Manual Applications:
- West Point is not receiving manual applications. If you are interested in a manual application, please send your request to the email listed below with the Vacancy Number and the position's title. An application will be emailed to you. The completed application and supporting documentation can be emailed back.
NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications will result in an ineligible rating.
usarmy.westpoint.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil
Neglecting to respond to the job-related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
- This is a pay-banded position.
- Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
- Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
- Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).
Other:
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
- NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
Benefits
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.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- FAA Certificates
- IBA Static Progression Certificate
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12590756. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/13/2024 to receive consideration.
- 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 to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12590756.
- Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Agency contact information
West Point NAF Human Resources Office
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BR-NAF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY
DO NOT MAIL
West Point, NY 10996
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
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The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- FAA Certificates
- IBA Static Progression Certificate
- PCS Orders
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12590756. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/13/2024 to receive consideration.
- 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 to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12590756.
- Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Agency contact information
West Point NAF Human Resources Office
- Address
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BR-NAF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY
DO NOT MAIL
West Point, NY 10996
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
West Point NAF Human Resources Office
- Address
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BR-NAF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY
DO NOT MAIL
West Point, NY 10996
US