Budget Analyst (T32)

(1) Performs inspections functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include periodic phase hourly preflight postflight calendar thru-flight and special inspections such as fuel contamination emergency equipment and oil sampling. Inspects and performs functional checks such as landing gear retraction and operation checks on hydraulic electrical pressurization lubrication de-icing vacuum induction and exhaust systems. Installs equipment such as external tanks tow reels hoists and pylons.

(2) Troubleshoots and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft utilizing various gauges meters measuring devices and other related test equipment. Performs major adjustments and alignments of aircraft systems or components and assists specialists as required. Removes and replaces aircraft components such as control surfaces engines constant speed drive engine mounted gear boxes wing fuel tanks or cells landing gear mechanisms wheels brakes and tires. Services oil fluid fuel hydraulic and oxygen systems. Adjusts and maintains installed equipment such as tow targets hydraulic reels and drive assemblies. Removes and replaces working or inoperative parts and elements. Performs operator maintenance on aircraft installed auxiliary power units. Tows taxies parks and moors assigned and transient aircraft. Meets and debriefs the aircrew on the status of the aircraft. Launches and recovers assigned and transient aircraft to include those on alert status. Performs end-of-runway inspections prior to take-off. Inspects for conditions such as oil fuel and hydraulic leaks; damaged tires; and loose panels which would make the aircraft unsafe for flight.

(3) May be required to perform user and organizational level maintenance on assigned support equipment including inspection repair modification and corrosion prevention. Inventories controls stores and repairs 780 equipment. Accomplishes and reviews nonpowered AGE and 780 equipment records relating to assigned equipment.

(4) Provides data for aircraft maintenance historical records complete maintenance data collection man-hour accounting and other forms as required. Assists the aircraft maintenance supply function in identifying parts and stock numbers and obtaining necessary parts and tools to perform assigned duties.

(5) Instructs directs and assigns maintenance repair tasks to drill status guard members. Observes work and ensures compliance with standard procedures and applicable technical publications.

(6) Complies with safety fire security and housekeeping regulations. Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored protected maintained and secured.

(7) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as MEI ORI IG and UE inspections mobility and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/ rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operator maintenance of facilities and equipment or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

(8) Performs other duties as assigned.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: PVT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW3

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Education or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis research writing and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations procedures and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1 year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budget analysis occupational series and grade. 1-year specialized experience education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience education or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a good understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrate the abilities to follow directions to read retain and understand a variety of instructions regulations policies and procedures.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:
-- Knowledge of the makeup operation and installation of a variety of systems assemblies and surfaces is required.

-- Knowledge to determine when new surfaces assemblies and systems should be installed or repaired through replacement of new parts and components.

-- Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required.

-- Skill in the removal replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies and surfaces or any of their components and parts.

-- Skill in connecting meshing and adjusting surfaces assemblies and systems with one another.

-- Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment technical data schematics wiring diagrams mathematical formulas common hand tools jigs templates and various gauges.