Summary You will serve as a AIRCRAFT ATTENDANT (LEADER) in the Commander, Naval Region Southwest of NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY. Responsibilities You will review completed work to verify compliance with aircraft servicing specifications and established procedures. You will maintain a daily log of support services performed on aircraft. You will perform maintenance on equipment (e.g., grounding devices, electrical power units, boarding ladders, maintenance stands, air units, air compressor, fire bottles, tow bars). You will conduct pre-flight inspections to resolve any issues (e.g., defective parts, weight imbalance). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Utilizing proper cargo-pallet tie-down procedures to load all cargo in the aircraft; 2) Performing miscellaneous maintenance (i.e. providing engine oil, fuel, high/low pressure oxygen and hydraulic systems maintenance, etc.) for transient aircraft. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 There is no education requirements for this position. Additional Information (Continued): Incumbent must possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the operational characteristics and requirements of a variety of transcontinental and cargo aircraft. Incumbent must possess thorough knowledge and skill in the build-up and loading of cargo pallets for various cargo aircraft, ensuring pallets conform to the configuration of aircraft. Incumbent must be skilled in performing miscellaneous servicing of all transient aircraft, military helicopters, attack, fighter, trainer, passenger and cargo aircraft, commercial passenger and freighter aircraft. Incumbent must be skilled and licensed to operate all Ground Support Equipment. Physical Demands Average weights handled are 30 to 40 lbs.; max 50lbs. Other line specialist assists when required to move or position cumbersome or heavy material. Forklift trucks and pallet jacks are available. Wearing safety shoes is a requirement. Work pace is rapid for short periods of time and heavy exertion is required infrequently/ Work is normally performed on hard surfaces and require the incumbent to climb, stoop, kneel, stretch, in strained and awkward positions and work in confined spaces. Work may be performed on high platforms or L-loaders and on aircraft wings. Working Conditions: The incumbent's work is performed mostly outdoors and is subject to high intensity noise levels requiring the wearing of sound protection gear. Outdoor work is occasionally subject to rain, strong wind with dust and cold weather. The incumbent is occasionally subject to smoke, dust, dirt, grease, noise, vibrations and unpleasant odors. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP Statement: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference: Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
