"Alerted.org

Summary This job opportunity is for an SUPERVISORY AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR), position description D2299000, within the NJ 108th National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor oversubordinate aerial refueling technicians and as an aircrew member. Responsibilities The primary purpose is to serve as a first level supervisor over subordinates. Plans, directs, and manages operational and training matters pertaining to assigned refueling technicians performs aircrew duties as an aerial refueling technician/instructor in the unit type aircraft. As an SUPERVISORY AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-11, you will: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the aerial refueling section, ensuring that operational and training duties pertaining to aerial refueling technicians comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet organizational mission. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Develops and provides training for aerial refueling technician instructors and flight examiners as well as aerial refueling aircrew upgrade and proficiency training/instruction as needed As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft and performs duties as flight instructor Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service CAT 4, Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey 108th National Guard Military Grade: MIN SSGT/ E-5 TO MAX SMSGT E-8 Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1) Qualifications General Experience: Experience which has provided a general knowledge of aircraft fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components Specialized Experience: Must have at least 30 months experience or training in the following: KNOLWEDGE of aerial refueling capabilities of KC-46 and aerial refueling data for all authorized receiver aircraft. ABILITY to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present training and/or instruction and brief passengers and crews. KNOWLEDGE of a wide variety of systems and components critical to the performance of the aircraft such as propulsion, electrical, hydraulic environmental etc KNOWLEDGE of navigational operating procedures relative to aerial refueling tracks SKILL to assist the pilot in positioning the tankers for rendezvous with receiver aircraft. KNOWLEDGE of the methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures and standards of performance. Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement Additional Information Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Bonuses For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."