PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position may be filled at the GS-7 or GS-9 level. Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-05) level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as applying principles, concepts, and techniques of production controlling, and performing a variety of production planning, scheduling and tasks in direct support of maintenance programs. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-07) level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as experience in the recurring manufacture, overhaul, or repair of products or projects using multiple process production methods and procedures to develop information necessary for the control of a complex product; and experience to observe and analyze production operations to determine if schedules are being followed, if they can be improved, and to determine the causes of production delays. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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 the production organization and established production methods, processes, labor, machinery, manpower and material requirements for the repair, overhaul, and /or modification of a variety of complex aircraft and commodity items. Knowledge of production policies and regulations and how to properly apply them to prevent or alleviate production delays and scheduling conflicts; plan for and alleviate material shortages or delays; and correct faulty or ineffective production methods, procedures, or operations. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, procedures, instructions, functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods. Skill in planning unprogrammed workloads; scheduling and balancing planned and unplanned workloads; and maintaining production schedules for complex items utilizing multiple process production methods and procedures. Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as supply regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc. to accomplish tasks and resolve complex supply problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform production planning, scheduling, and supply tasks in direct support of depot maintenance programs such as: repair, overhaul, manufacture, and/or modification of complex weapon systems; weapon system end items such as aircraft, exchangeables, engines, missiles, and other major end items; and a variety of associated assets.