Department of Defense
Summary
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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.
Summary
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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
08/11/2025 to 08/25/2025
Salary $110,788 to - $144,031 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Travis AFB, CA
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
* 1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services
Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 5X-ARTO-12780649-945349-DMC Control number 842943900
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Duties
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The primary purpose of this position is- To serve as the Senior Air Reserve Techmc1an (ART) Officer with overall supervision and management of
either an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a Maintenance Squadron, an Equipment Maintenance Squadron or a Component Maintenance Squadron at an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit-equipped or associate unit.
Duties:
* Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the squadron.
* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities to include personnel and position management equal opportunity, security, and safety.
* Represents organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: Total salary varies depending on location of position
* This position is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Must sign a mobility agreement
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Qualifications
THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 749 AIRCRAFT MAINT SQ with the military rank of , Lt Col/0-5, AFSC: 021A3 . For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of planning, directing, and coordinating the maintenance activities of a squadron.
Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.
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 aircraft maintenance management practices, procedures and organizational and mission requirements; capabilities and limitations
* Knowledge of basic operating principles of assigned aircraft systems and components; basic munitions, munitions procedures and quality assurance and other unit operations
* Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors
* Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources
* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, Knowledge of maintenance information systems. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
* Knowledge and ability to interpret instructions, specifications, technical orders, publications and operating procedures
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
* This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
* AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART officer positions.
* May act in the absence of higher-level supervisor up to and including the Group Commander.
* This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence training policies of the unit to which assigned.
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.
Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
08/11/2025 to 08/25/2025
Salary $110,788 to - $144,031 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Travis AFB, CA
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
* 1601 Equipment Facilities, And Services
Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number 5X-ARTO-12780649-945349-DMC Control number 842943900
This job is open to
Help
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Duties
Help
The primary purpose of this position is- To serve as the Senior Air Reserve Techmc1an (ART) Officer with overall supervision and management of
either an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a Maintenance Squadron, an Equipment Maintenance Squadron or a Component Maintenance Squadron at an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit-equipped or associate unit.
Duties:
* Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the squadron.
* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities to include personnel and position management equal opportunity, security, and safety.
* Represents organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: Total salary varies depending on location of position
* This position is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Must sign a mobility agreement
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Qualifications
THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 749 AIRCRAFT MAINT SQ with the military rank of , Lt Col/0-5, AFSC: 021A3 . For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of planning, directing, and coordinating the maintenance activities of a squadron.
Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.
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 aircraft maintenance management practices, procedures and organizational and mission requirements; capabilities and limitations
* Knowledge of basic operating principles of assigned aircraft systems and components; basic munitions, munitions procedures and quality assurance and other unit operations
* Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors
* Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources
* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, Knowledge of maintenance information systems. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
* Knowledge and ability to interpret instructions, specifications, technical orders, publications and operating procedures
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
* This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
* AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART officer positions.
* May act in the absence of higher-level supervisor up to and including the Group Commander.
* This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence training policies of the unit to which assigned.
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on