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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform complex planning, control, design, analyze, and installation of integrated work systems in conjunction with the master Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Schedule for near and out year workload. Responsibilities 1. Accomplishes pre-planning of complete aircraft systems, projects and programs prior to scheduled repair of individual end items. 2. Develops/revises standards including labor, materiel, equipment and facility standards in support of shop workloads. 3. Determines the impact of proposed workload changes or acceleration or deceleration of aircraft production schedules. 4. Attends provisioning conferences for material and equipment 5. Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services. 6. Prepares reports and provides briefings on study findings to all levels of involved management, contractors, program managers, and external audit agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Position. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization. OR Methods analysis and improvement. OR Analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment. OR Planning and control of industrial operations. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses in engineering, technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR Combination of experience and education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying basic occupational principles of industrial engineering, assisting in fact finding and aiding with program operations; performing administrative assignments and assisting with identifying problems in work projects. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as in engineering, technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education which meets the specialized experience required for the GS-05. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. GS-7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-5, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes serving as a planner in the management of the repair, overhaul, and modification in worldwide support of major weapons systems; and being responsible for material requirements, planning, input to the Bill of Material (BOM), work measurement studies, labor, equipment, and facility standards. OR EDUCATION: One full year of graduate education in any combination of courses in engineering, technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-7, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes involving work measurements, simplifications, and standardizations; methods analysis of design of work center facilities and equipment; and planning and control of industrial operations. OR EDUCATION: Two full years of graduate education in any combination of courses in engineering, technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes serving as an independent planner for all resources planning and control through development of production processes, labor standards, methods time measurement (MTM) studies, and material standards; and applying technical competencies to perform complex assignments. 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-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: Knowledge of the basic princiles, concepts, and methodology of the classified side. Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform entry-level assignments Ability to effectively communicate information clearly, orally, and in writing. Ability to gather and analyze basic facts and daw conclusions. Ability to learn the operation of automated data systems. 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some physical exertion, such as periods of standing, some bending, crouching, and stooping, stretching or similar activities when making visits to work sites. Also, some moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. is required. Otherwise, work is sedentary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Some work is accomplished in an office environment with the remainder in an industrial environment requiring moderate risk or discomfort when visiting shop and/or ramp areas. Required to wear safety devices to protect hearing and eyes when working in the shop area and/or in and around aircraft. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.