INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position, Industrial Engineering Technician, GS-0895-9T11, is to serve as an independent production planner or leader within the organization. Performs complex and comprehensive studies in the repair, overhaul, manufacturer and modification of components for a commodities production branch in worldwide support of major weapon systems.

Duties

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1. Accomplish intimal planning functions to include production planning, manufacturing planning, and methods improvement.
2. Develop/revise standards to include the following tasks; develops labor, material equipment, and facility standards for shop workloads.
3. Develop, file, and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for all workloads.
4. Support the Planning Chief, Exchangeable Production Support Chief, and Fixer in production meetings and assist in identifying significant planning issues.
5. Provide technical guidance and coordination on unusual technical problems encountered during the production cycle.
6. Coordinate with the responsible production shop manager on determining the level and location of tracking points in the Inventory Tracking System (ITS).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see ;/li>
• This 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.
• Responsible for work areas safety and is required to comply with all applicable safety directives. Unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the responsible office.
• Position may require temporary duty travel (TDY) by government or commercial means.
• May be required to report to work during base exercises, contingency, or emergency conditions.
• Physical Demands: Requires some walking, standing, bending, climbing, and light lifting. Required to enter industrial areas and follow all safety requirements.
• Work Environment: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical or such places as offices and in an industrial environment where vision and hearing hazards may exist.

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. 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.

TARGETED POSITIONS: This position is a developmental (e.g.: GS-09 Target GS-11) position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-09). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

GS-09

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks)of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-07), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization; methods analysis and improvement; analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment; and 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, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education must be directly related to the work of the position.NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of successfully completed, qualifying education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position may be used to meet the requirements of this position. Education in excess of one full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-9 level. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

GS-11

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks)of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-09), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include capabilities of production material requirements, work sequences, machinery and Manpower requirements for industrial operations. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes and techniques to include work measurement, methods improvement, engineering time standards, MTM, layout designs and cost analysis. Knowledge of mechanics, construction, maintenance and repair facility work processes and methods. Understands the requirements for PON's, PCN's, PCRN's and the processing of the JON Closeout. 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.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, applicants within 120-days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 production material requirements, work sequences, machinery and Manpower requirements for industrial operations.
2. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes and techniques to include work measurement, methods improvement, engineering time standards, Methods-Time Measurement (MTM), layout designs and cost analysis.
3. Knowledge of mechanics, construction, maintenance and repair facility work processes and methods.
4. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, or technical orders.
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

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

IF USING 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.

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.

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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