Summary You will serve as an AIRCRAFT EXAMINER (PROGRESSMAN) in the EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION BRANCH AND WORKLOAD SCOPE DETERMINATION DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. The incumbent will perform a variety of technical duties to assure aircraft maintenance work requirements in the assigned aircraft examiner shop are progressing as expeditiously as possible. The duty location of this position is Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA. Responsibilities You will serve as the aircraft examiner point of contact for production matters to the Integrated Production Team. You will follow up on work projects, observing delays or anticipated delays, determining causes, and taking or recommending corrective action. You will report detailed status of specific jobs to the EandE/PandE Supervisor, Production Line Manager, and/or Deputy IPT Lead on a regular basis. You will coordinate with various sources to expedite the work, e.g., expedites delivery of materials from supply to shop or assembly points. You will use trade knowledge and experience to develop and document a workflow for sequential tasks of complex jobs that ensures timely and cost-effective use of resources. You will prepare cost and time estimates and create work plan specifications in Maximo® documenting requirements and associated cost. You will recommend changes in procedure, setting up of additional machinery, and use of additional or different equipment, where appropriate, to facilitate work and meet scheduled dates. You will analyze, prepare, and submit data necessary to develop and maintain project management progress, tools, materials, supplies, etc. You will perform necessary liaison/coordination work within shop and with other supporting shops within the organization. You will perform all other duties as assigned. 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION performing duties such as: 1) Planning electrical installation projects and electrical/electronic related corrective maintenance; 2) Performing analysis of work requests (i.e. Maximo®) using historical data, blueprints, engineering instructions, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manuals and on-site inspection(s) in order to plan the material, equipment, specialized tools, labor and other resources required to accomplish the work in the most timely and cost-effective way possible; 3) Working on plant improvement and modernization projects which include the fabrication, installation, alteration, modification, upgrading, repair and testing of electrical or electronic systems and equipment; 4) Determining if multiple trades or shops are involved and if the work is a series of simultaneous or sequential operations; 5) Establishing estimated time standards for each job segment to coincide with the mandatory completion date for the total job; 6) Preparing an itemized list of material, equipment, specialized tools, etc. needed for work plan execution and initiating material procurement; and 7) Selecting the appropriate procurement vehicle for sourcing of materials and referring to parts lists, manufacturer's catalogs, material specifications and similar sources for cost and availability. 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 Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. There are hazards involved while working in and around shop operations, while accomplishing physical analysis tasks, and from close proximity to moving equipment while in operation. Incumbent may be exposed to dirt, dust, noise, and grease during examinations. High-risk environment requires expanded safety precautions relating to aircraft, fumes, toxic chemicals and material handling activities. 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 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. 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/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
