INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, NJ-0895-03, is to serve as an independent planner providing information needed for assessment, guidance in forecasting depot maintenance workload hours and material needed to perform depot maintenance within the negotiated schedule.

Duties

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1. Apply basic industrial engineering processes to perform long-range pre-production planning for both prime support workload requirements relevant to depot maintenance.
2. Review and coordinate on actions in support of the Aircraft Missile and Requirements (AMR) Process.
3. Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOM) that identifies material required to accomplish Programmed Depot Maintenance, Modifications, or Unprogrammed Depot Level Maintenance.
4. Maintenance Review Team and Organizational Support.
5. Comply with safety rules and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or compensatory hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking, standing, bending, carrying and/or lifting of light items such as paper or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a typical office setting, requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. The work area is adequately lit, heated and ventilated.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0895, Industrial Engineering Technical series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization.
• Methods analysis and improvement.
• Analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment.
• Planning and control of industrial operations.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in: work measurement, simplification, and standardization; methods analysis and improvement; analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment; and/or planning and control of industrial operations. 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.

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EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in any combination of 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 your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: ???????Applicant must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed qualifying education and experience to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position and education in excess of a successfully completed one full year of graduate level education with a major study in any combination of courses such as those shown above and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position, may be used to qualify applicants for the NJ-03 level. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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 standard accepted industrial engineering practices and methodologies to combine work measurement studies from a wide variety of sources into a comprehensive study; mechanics and construction maintenance and repair facility work process and methods; and mathematics and statistical analysis techniques.
2. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
3. Knowledge of the operations, services, needs, and goals of management and their program(s): the organizations studied or served; and related customers, functions, resources, and users.
4. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and provide assistance to others.
5. Skill and ability to interpret engineering and architectural plans and specifications; gather, analyze, and present data and supporting analyses such as manpower validation exercise, and contracting out studies; and research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
6. Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain good working relationships.

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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

Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NJ-03 equivalent to a GS-09 to GS-11.

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.

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 determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a 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 the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your 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.

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.

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