This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of logistics management and organizational principles, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility. Knowledge of command logistics plans for mobility, deployment, contingency and related readiness programs within assigned areas. Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: 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. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1.Knowledge of wing logistics plans for mobility, deployment, contingency and related readiness programs. 2.Knowledge of logistics principles, practices, policies and data systems in order to analyze, validates and coordinates the requirements of the functional areas. 3.Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assist in the assessment and improvement of logistics plans and programs. 4.Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate factual information concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics processes. 5.Knowledge of the procedures and regulations applicable to the proper execution of support agreement. 6.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
The primary purpose of this position is as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to assist in the technical development and maintenance of the wing's readiness/deployment program and to train reservists in the tasks of this position Provides direction, development and maintenance of the wings deployment program. Coordinates with the deployment officer and reviews taskings to plan for deployment of equipment and persoMel consistent with mission requirements and current directives. Plans for and evaluates logistics readiness. Reviews tasked plans and Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) requirements to ensure availability of required materiel and personnel to identify existing shortfalls or limiting factors. Assists in maintaining the wing's War Readiness Materiel (WRM) program. Ensures required equipment and consumables are either on-hand or on-order and are serviceable and maintained in a secured/environmentally conducive area. Assists with and monitors a variety of unit readiness assessment activities such as operational readiness inspections (ORI), operational readiness exercises (ORE), and other command and local exercises. Presents briefings and participates in meetings or serves on panels and committees. Considers the composition of the audience, knowledge level, and desired outcome when composing the material when presenting briefings. Ensures that the correct format is used to effectively convey meaning and to meet general or specified standards of acceptability. As a team member, evaluates assigned categories of support services for inter- and intra-service support agreements, submitting final report through management to the Joint Interservice Regional Support Group (JIRSG) chairperson. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.