Summary

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.

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position, develops plans, plans and conducts exercises, and trains reservists. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.

DUTY 1: Prepares installation OPlans at assigned units. Plans preparation may include single integrated operational plans (SIOP).

DUTY 2: Plans for and evaluates Wing readiness in conjunction with LG counterpart. Evaluates the various operational taskings and develops Wing training exercise scenarios.

DUTY 3: Manages the Aircrew Certification Program. Develops, schedules, and conducts aircrew mission training and training materials.

DUTY 4: Participates in conferences, seminars, meetings, panels, and committees with regard to assigned areas. Identifies issues and concerns, and takes action to resolve them.

DUTY 5: As a mission-ready rated pilot on flying status, conducts proficiency and upgrade training covering theory, formal classroom and actual flight practice as required.

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
• A security clearance may be required
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 512 OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQ with the military rank of Lt Col/O-5, AFSC: 011M3S. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at [redacted].

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. At least one year of specialized experience must have been of a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to that of the GS-13 in the Federal service.

SUBSTITUTION:

- Completion of Air Force pilot or navigator training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience.

- Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.

- Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Aircraft Operations Officer, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience. The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned.

CERTIFICATION: Must hold or qualify for a USAF Pilot or Navigator rating and be currently qualified in multi-engine or jet engine aircraft, as appropriate, within the past 36 months for non-Federal applicants and within the past 60 months for current Federal employees.

MINIMUM INSTRUMENT HOURS REQUIRED: Must hold a valid USAF instrument rating or other equivalent military or civilian rating.

MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged 2,000 or more total flying time as a Pilot or Navigator (combat systems officer) (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator, student and other time) or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor and evaluator time). Current Federal employees must be mission qualified on flying status within the past 60 months. Non-Federal employees must have actively flown within the past 36 months.

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 flying operations and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a pilot, as it applies to assigned programs.

2. Knowledge of DOD planning and programming to formulate plans and policies pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities.

3. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.

4. Knowledge of the relationships of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

5. Ability to independently plan and organize work, and meet deadlines.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:

1. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight

examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate

knowledge and abilities required by the aircrew position. Incumbent must participate in regular,

frequent flights, as directed by the supervisor, over and above the flights required by the position.

May be exposed to gravity forces of three to seven G's depending upon aircraft to which assigned.

2. Incumbent must formulate plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit flying training

activities.

3. The incumbent is subject to the normal pressures, deadlines, and other conditions inherent in this

position and others found in the aircrew occupation.

4. In order to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an

uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.

5. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and

maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to

fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART

duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30

percent of total responsibilities.

6. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate,

determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and

responsibilities. As a designated key position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART

program that defines the position as critical to mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or

influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to the term "key" as

defined in AFT 36-507.

7. This position is designated as a mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to

another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command-wide

geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must

sign a mobility agreement.

8. The incumbent must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to

successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.

9. The incumbent must obtain and retain a security clearance level designated for the position.

10. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The

incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a

condition of employment. Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian

Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which

supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010. Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper

"Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction

Program (AFI 90-508). Drug testing is a condition of employment.

11. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the

Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of

domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

12. The incumbent of the position must become instructor qualified within two years from the date of appointment to the position. This is a condition of employment.

13. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.

14. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.

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.

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.

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.

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-Certificat