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THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
UNIT: 133rd Operations Support Squadron
LOCATION: St Paul, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: Lt Col Marc Stok 612-713-2443
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
12/16/2024 to 12/30/2024
$78,969 - $102,657 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
Yes
Yes
MN-12638725-25-101
824354600
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-11, Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the loadmaster section, ensuring that operational and training duties pertaining to loadmasters comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet organizational mission. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies proper guidelines, policies, regulations, etc. pertaining to aircrew function. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of loadmaster function. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other aircrew members and organization managers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans, schedules and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Balances workload, providing advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of aircrew and administrative issues. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Advises supervisor of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Reviews work Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Manages critical assessment programs such as the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), Manages critical assessment programs such as; Unit Self Inspections, Maintenance Standardization, Operational Readiness, Unit Compliance Inspections, and Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs). Responsible for the development and maintenance of organizational level checklists. Ensures metrics are established and monitored to assess key result areas for successful mission accomplishment including, but not limited to, items where non-compliance would affect system reliability or result in serious injury, loss of life, excessive cost, or litigation.
Develops and provides training for loadmaster instructors and flight examiners as well as loadmaster aircrew upgrade and proficiency training/instruction as needed. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and flight examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment, and training techniques. Reviews and analyzes loadmaster training objectives as well as guidance regarding aircrew duties, proficiency requirements and flight safety. Validates that unit training program meets these requirements and ensures that the full range of instructional techniques (i.e., theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual on the job practice) is used. Ensures training program focuses on needed mission specific duties such as but not limited to: Combat Aircrew Training, Combat Aerial Delivery, Air Rescue and Recovery, Special Operations, Banner Support Missions, Functional Check Flights, Aeromedical Evacuation, Emergency Airlift of Personnel, Test Certification, etc. Develops instructional standards, training, lesson plans, tests, and other training material. As needed, conducts ground and flight training for qualification and proficiency requirements, encompassing all loadmaster crew duties. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training program. Participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes. Recommends course changes and provides feedback on contractor courseware and instructional effectiveness.
As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft and performs duties as flight instructor. May also perform duties as flight examiner. As a flight examiner, the incumbent administers no notice and annual evaluations to ascertain the performance of loadmasters during all phases of mission execution. Use of night vision devices, flying in mountainous terrain, during combat assault landings on unprepared runways, and accomplishing aerial delivery of cargo/personnel (airplane typical) are required. Ensures aircrew members meet or exceed qualification standards for assigned position. As a loadmaster instructor, makes determinations on issues involving passenger safety, and safety of flight matters involving weight and balance data, shipment and compatibility of various types of cargo and cargo/personnel combinations, hazardous materials in excessive quantities, special handling security cargo such as courier materials, and registered mail. Develops and certifies cargo load plans as well as evacuation procedures for aircrew and passengers. Maintains oversight of loading and unloading of aircraft, ensuring that all required documentation is completed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION: N/A
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below
Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.
Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.
Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.
Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians.
Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.
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.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume and/or OF 612 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed
2. Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify
3. It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience
Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/
Other Required Documents: Documentation of AFSC
Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number ( 12638725 ), title ( SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) ) and Grade(s) ( 11 ) for which you are applying for.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
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 application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12638725
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 to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
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/824354600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) flying wing. This is an ANG Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor over subordinate loadmasters and as an aircrew member. Plans, directs, and manages operational and training matters pertaining to assigned loadmasters. In addition, performs aircrew duties as an instructor loadmaster in the unit type aircraft (C-130 Series aircraft).
POSITION DESCRIPTION: D2302000
