Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer (Lieutenant Colonel equivalent), to serve as the Chief of the Logistics Installation and Aircraft Maintenance Branch providing staff direction and guidance that assures organizational and complete rang of logistics readiness, planning and support to aircraft maintenance and logistic processes. Responsibilities Provide staff direction and guidance to aircraft maintenance activities subordinate to the Numbered Air Force to ensure policy, plans, and programs are carried out effectively. Primarily serves as supervisor for the aircraft maintenance team that conducts Readiness Assistance Visits with the operational maintenance units under its authority, and in this capacity to develop, orchestrate, and implement the full spectrum of logistics and aircraft maintenance compliance activities. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Applies operational planning strategy to assist and assess unit readiness. Oversee the development and maintenance of readiness plans. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which which might have been gained while assisting in the development and performance of technical, and operational aircraft maintenance, which may have included performing on-site visits, weapon system performance and operational planning strategies to ensure unit readiness. 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: Knowledge of operation concepts, maintenance policies and procedures. Knowledge of operational principles, practices, and organization; ability to recognize the interrelationships of the various aspects of operating programs; and skill in integrating and analyzing such information in order to evaluate overall program status. Skill in retrieving current or historical information from maintenance/logistics data systems to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issue or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, communicate effectively, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through the subordinate supervisors. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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 Additional Information Physical Demand: The work is primarily sedentary, although some light physical effort or exertion may be required while visiting subordinate units. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment that is adequately lighted and climate controlled. Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date. Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information 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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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. 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. All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.