Summary This is a Title 32 dual status position (Texas Air National Guard membership is required) It is located in the 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth, TX. Its purpose is to serve as the Aircraft Maintenance Manager for the Maintenance Squadron, with responsibility for directing and managing the Squadron. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities As a AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization. Collaborates with the Group Commander and other base organizations to plan, develop and implement numerous long term plans. Through subordinate functional supervisors, directs and supervises staff and production functions affecting very complex high performance aircraft with a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated systems, controlling approximately two thirds of base dollars. Determines goals and objectives for the squadron. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been accomplished by subordinate supervisors and organizations. Plans, organizes, schedules, controls, and directs unit aircraft maintenance resources to meet mission requirements. Plans, schedules controls and directs the use of all resources to ensure timely, effective and complete support of mission requirements. Plans and institutes fiscal controls to ensure compliance with federal law and higher headquaters directives. Coordinates with appropriate groups in the wing to ensure an integrated approach to the solution of problems relating to availability of aircraft and ability to conduct the military mission. Represents and speaks for Group Commander with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General USP&FO, other military components, state/local governments, business and other public/private groups or organizations and persons having an interest in the programs of the wing/group. Maintains surveillance and ensures effective operation of the maintenance program. Develops CONUS and OCONUS deployment plans to meet unit mission goals, inspection schedules, and deployment requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard. All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Texas Air National Guard Membership is required. Trial period required (see additional information) Military Requirements: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. AFSC: Any 21AX Rank Spread: Promotable Maj (O-4) not to exceed Lt Col (O-5) Qualifications Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on the duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required: At least 1-year of specialized experience to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. AND Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Education Basic Requirements: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. Additional Information Conditions of Employment & Notes Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Drug Testing Required. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Ammendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with the coworkers and customers, contributing to the cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of normal duty day. This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel on military commercial aircraft. Incumbent is required to maintain qualifications and / or certifications of position assigned. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Position does not require the piloting or instructing of military aircraft. Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial year period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
