Job summary

You will serve as an Equipment Specialist in the Sustainment Group, Weapons Maintenance Sustainment Branch of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE, located in Fallbrook, CA.

Major duties

You will ensure safety, security, and quality aspects are integrated into the planning process with continual monitoring of safety. You will assist with daily work processes daily to ensure compliance with planned production schedules. You will assist the Maintenance Lead in the investigation and analysis and helps resolve problems pertaining to the scheduling of maintenance, logistics support, operation or repair of the systems assigned. You will review, analyze, and evaluate deficiency and failure reports to recommend equipment modifications and consider significance of failures in regards to total safety, cost of repair, loss, or down time of equipment.

Qualification

(GS-11):Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1) Performing work related to missile production operations (facility, personnel and equipment requirements) and air-launched missile logistics to include movement, storage, enhanced maintenance procedures and operational requirements; 2) Utilizing specialized knowledge of test equipment, mechanical tooling, material handling equipment, and special tooling requirements pertaining to air-launched weapon system maintenance repair and overhaul; 3) Demonstrated knowledge of air launched bombs, bomb components/Airborne Expendable Countermeasures Model and Maintenance of Airborne Weapons Systems, Air Launched Missile Systems, relevant manuals and maintenance procedures; 4) Knowledge of development, testing, and performance of new maintenance capabilities for assigned systems; 5) Interpreting and performing new and complex maintenance practices using developmental procedures and providing recommendations to product owners to improve productivity and safety. (GS-09): Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes duties related to the following: 1) Assisting with work related to missile production operations (facility, personnel and equipment requirements) and air-launched missile logistics to include movement, storage, enhanced maintenance procedures and operational requirements; 2) Utilizing knowledge of test equipment, mechanical tooling, material handling equipment, and special tooling requirements pertaining to air-launched weapon system maintenance repair and overhaul; 3) Demonstrated knowledge of air launched bombs, bomb components/Airborne Expendable Countermeasures Model and Maintenance of Airborne Weapons Systems, Air Launched Missile Systems, relevant manuals and maintenance procedures; 4) Knowledge of development, testing, and performance of new maintenance capabilities for assigned systems; 5) Assisting with interpreting and performing new and complex maintenance practices using developmental procedures and providing recommendations to product owners to improve productivity and safety. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: (GS-11): Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related (GS-09): 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.