KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a US Citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• You must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• You will plan, monitor and control product support solutions to ensure timely delivery of material to maximize craft availability using supply chain management techniques.

• You will utilize root cause analysis to assess system performance and conduct business case analysis to recommend courses of action for improving system performance.

• You will review and approve training plans, maintenance concepts and maintenance procedures, and monitor training activities to optimize system availability while minimizing total operational costs.  

• You will monitor system costs, availability and other performance metrics of air cushion vehicle systems.

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.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or NT-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Reviewing maintenance procedures for air cushion vehicle (ACV) systems to identify discrepancies.
• Using suppy chain management techniques to review product support solutions.
• Monitoring the progress of contracts by ensuring proper utilization of government funds and that work is performed within the scope of the contract.

Or

• Ph.d or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional education, training and experience.  Applicants should meet the DAWIA Certification requirements for the "L" Career Field and be certified at Level "2" at the time of application.  If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume. 
Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.  Certification requirements may be viewed at http://icatalog.dau.mil/. 

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:   https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0300/0346.htm

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.  

EDUCATION:

Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned).   See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

REQUIREMENTS:

A Secret security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.   If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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 responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies:  

• Skill in analyzing systems to provide solutions - Performing analyses on system performance to determine root cause of system malfunctions; Conducting business case analyses to recommend courses of action for improving system performance; Developing solutions to ensure the delivery of material to maximize crafts/system/equipment availability using supply chain management techniques; Recommending courses of action for problems discovered during systems analysis.

• Skill in applying logistic principles, concepts and methodologies – Ensuring compliance with acquisition policies, initiatives, and regulations regarding contracting of material, services, and products; Applying Performance based Logistics (PBL) principles, concepts, and methodologies to meet performance goals.

• Knowledge of ACV systems - Reviewing training plans to ensure the application ACV maintenance concepts and procedures; Developing written procedures to communicate logistical requirements for ACV systems; Monitoring performance metrics (e.g., costs, availability) of ACV systems; Conducting analysis to identify changes to ACV system performance; Recommending courses of action for problems with ACV system performance.

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.

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Position is subject to the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. 

Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.

Selectee will be required to complete and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.

Federal Annuitant Information:

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.  Policy information may be found at: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 

ICTAP Applicants: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf  

Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA):

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/VEOA_Eligible.pdf 

30% or More Disabled Veterans:

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/30_or_%20More_%20Disabled_Vet.pdf

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.  

This Vacancy ID is 601818. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).  Please review the following link to see if there are any documents you need to provide: 
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicantChecklist.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if 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 responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. 

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. 

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