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The primary purpose of this position is to provide a work leader over three or more rigging operations technicians in support of the unit training mission.
In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5200 Miscellaneous Occupations Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a RIGGING (MVO/FLO) LEADER without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of established rigging trade practices and techniques to select and install weight-handling gear used in lifting moving air dropping and positioning a variety of large and heavy objects.
2. Ability to determine and apply accepted aerial delivery load requirements using standard shop mathematics fractions equations and measurements tools and tool control procedures.
3. Ability to move light- to heavy-weight objects and the use of hand and electric tools in the build-up and breakdown of airdrop platforms.
4. Ability to interpret and communicate technical orders and other published guidance; follow checklists and apply accepted safety regulations practices and procedures related to the occupation.
5. Ability to operate motor vehicles such as crane trucks forklifts flatbed trucks and other vehicles of various sizes and capabilities; including performing routine vehicle maintenance.
6. Ability to inspire motivate and guide others toward a goal accomplishment. Leadership ability including the ability to coach mentor and challenge team members; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty integrity trust openness and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing bending kneeling climbing and working in tiringand uncomfortable positions. Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when handling loading andunloading cargo or equipment. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching bending turning ormoving hands arms feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Hours of standing are more than 2 hours perday. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per climbing use of legs and arms is required. Both legs required. Ability for rapid mental and muscularcoordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visioncorrectable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguishbasic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Mental and emotional stabilityrequired. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automaticallydisqualify a candidate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot damp cold drafty or poorly lighted. The employee isregularly exposed to the possibility of cuts scrapes and bruises falls from ladders or equipment falling material orinjury from equipment. May be exposed to dust dirt grease solvents and high noise areas while working in amechanized work area toxins or fumes from vehicles or aircraft. Intermittent excessive noise. Required to wearprotective clothing such as steel-toed safety shoes ear plugs/headsets helmets and/or other protective equipmentwhen in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. Works around moving objects or vehicles and works closely withothers.
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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on 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 well qualified or above for this position. 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.
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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.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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