OPERATIONS RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties to ensure adequate aircrew training and maximum combat readiness and administer training to Squadron ARMS personnel.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in aviation operations, flight management policies, directives, and procedures, aviation resource management systems and associated programs, interface requirements, and personnel aviation records and maintenance. Serving as organizational point of contact and liaison for the flying squadrons for life support training requirements and coordination. Use ARMS software and database to track and display training requirements and accomplishments. Primary custodian and retrieval point of contact of such files.

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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:
1. Knowledge of relevant software applications and systems such as the Aviation Resource Management System
(ARMS), as well as applicable directives/instructions, policies, and procedures and skill in their operation.
2. Knowledge of aviation service eligibility and other aspects of the training mission.
3. Knowledge and experience using personal computers, and knowledge of relevant office automation software applications, word processors, website construction software utilizing HTML, graphic presentations, spreadsheets.
4. Skill and ability to operate ARMS and its system interfaces and to troubleshoot/resolve system technical problems.
5. Skill in developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
6. Ability to work in stressful areas and respond to situations rapidly. Ability to plan, organize and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines. Ability to plan, organize and communicate effectively with local commanders and higher headquarters officers, 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.