LEAD PRODUCTION CONTROLLER(AIRCRAFT)

Summary The primary purpose of this position is: to monitor, coordinate, facilitate and implement the safe and effective scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft and support equipment, coordinate the repair and maintenance effort between the various shops as well as monitor the implementation of the flying schedule. Serves as a shiftleader for the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) leading the work of three Maintenance Work Controllers. Responsibilities Performs Work Leader duties. Initiates shift work by assigning employees specific tasks and setting the pace; Answers questions and attempts to resolve problems that employees may have. Monitors status of aircraft and support equipment by serving as central point of contact for all aircraft maintenance. Status reports are received via radio, telephone and personal contacts with supervisors and workers as well as through the Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS). Verifies daily flying schedule; Monitors all Mission Capable (MICAP) documents; Establishes and maintains good working relationships. Monitors and coordinates the recovery maintenance effort. Initiates actions through coordination with supervisors when resources are not being effectively utilized. Maintains close liaison with Base Operations, Flying Squadrons, Command Post and Base weather Station in order to initiate emergency/contingency plans. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures for T 1. T 37. T 38. T 6. and T-43 aircraft systems; Knowledge of Base Supply system as it relates to ordering of aircraft repair parts; Knowledge and qualified in the repair and maintenance of at least one major weapon system (T-1, T-37, T-38, and T-43). 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-???????07 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 maintenance practices and procedures for T 1. T 37. T 38. T 6. and T-43 aircraft systems is highly desirable. At least one year within past three years of experience working in a high tempo aircraft maintenance operation control center is highly desirable. 2. Ability to effectively communicate orally over a telephone and radio, and legibly in writing; ability to use computer terminals to enter and extract data to maintain records and document actions. 3. Ability to quickly evaluate and prioritize work. and ability to react rationally and calmly in emergency and contingency situations. 4. Knowledge of Base Supply system as it relates to ordering of aircraft repair parts. 5. Knowledge of EXCEL and the ability to enter data into EXCEL spreadsheet; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. representing the organization in a business-like manner. 6. Ability to lead a workforce of Air Force civilian employees. 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 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. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.