Job summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the AVIATION ASSESSMENT & POLICY DIVISION of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.

Major duties

You will administer the certification and qualification program for all air-capable ships. You will train flight deck crew on all flight procedures. You will maintain records of all aviation certifications and evaluations. You will prepare naval messages scheduling aviation inspections and evolutions. You will act as the Aviation SME for SMART (Ship’s Material and Readiness Inspection) inspections which are overseen by INSURV (Bureau of Inspection and Survey). You will conduct Aviation Assistance Visits (AAV) to ensure certification standards will be met prior to completion of overhauls, restricted availabilities, new construction, or system repairs. You will provide curriculum management for MSC aviation firefighting school, for afloat units, and for the Afloat Training Team (ATT). You will coordinate Surface Rescue Swimmer and Tactical Air and Navigation (TACAD) waivers for MSC Air capable ships. You will attend conferences, meetings and symposiums relevant to shipboard aviation operation and maintenance, representing COMSC as aviation type commander.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience handling JP-5 from storage tanks to service tanks, maintaining aviation fuel systems, repairing aviation fuel systems, and inspecting aviation fuel systems. Experience conducting fleet training and inspections including CNAF Aircraft Handling System, Fuels Certification Teams, and Afloat Training Group. Experience managing a quality fuel surveillance program, fuel laboratory testing methods, and testing equipment utilizing the published procedures. Experience administering the certification and qualification programs for aviation facilities and systems related to ship aviation operations; planning and providing technical assistance to meet required certifications. Experience utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and evaluate aviation training for junior personnel. Experience applying operating characteristics, installation procedures, and interface equipment standards for Air Capable Ships (ACS) in compliance with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and Board of Inspection and Survey requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork COMPUTER LITERACY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS ANALYTICAL CONCEPTS, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES PROCESS IMPROVEMENT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.