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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit (FTU) Premeditated Parachute Programs instructor responsible for planning, designing, instructing, evaluating and maintaining continuity for parachute rigger and aerial delivery training courses and associated instructional materials.
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Duties
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- Instructs, plans, designs, and evaluates AFSPECWAR Premeditated Parachute Systems (PPS) formal training and instructional design to enhance a thorough understanding of the system in its entirety.
- Develops, reviews, and revises AFSPECWAR PPS and USAF PPP Approved for Use Airborne Equipment training instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
- Using training experience and operational knowledge, develops the plan and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
- Plans, coordinates, and validates Premeditated Parachute Systems training of instructional objectives and design.
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• This position will be required to wear provided uniform while performing classroom instruction or adhere to squadron uniform guidance when providing field instruction and operations.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• IAW SA-2020-25 This position requires a physical/medical examination.
• The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are frequently lifts and carry items that weigh up to 65 pounds independently and occasionally lift heavier items up to 250 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Secret security clearance.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain all requisite formal parachute rigging courses outlined in AFMAN 11-301v1.
• Employee must maintain 100% qualification on tasks that they are training. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master Rigger certification and at least 3 years of experience in AFE is highly desirable.
• Position requires access to firearms.
• Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96 Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead.
JOB ELEMENTS: 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 a wide range of principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and levels of interest.
2. Knowledge and proficiency in the performance of maintenance and repair of Premeditated Parachute Systems (PPS) associated with maintenance and repair of aircraft survival and flight equipment.
3. Knowledge of training program requirements, administration, policies, and procedures to provide instruction, guidance and training to users and maintainers of systems/equipment.
4. Skilled in the removal, replacement, rigging, and adjustment of aircraft systems and components.
5. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to perform stand-up instruction, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Routine work requires constant physical exertion. Typical repack require bending, kneeling, pulling, and stuffing parachute canopies into deployment bags for up to 8 hours per day. Frequently lift and carry items that weigh up to 65 pounds independently and occasionally push or pull heavier items up to 250 pounds with assistance. Requires use of vertical lift storage, parachute drying tower systems, cranes, and forklifts. Recovery of airdrop systems is part of the formal training course. Recovering these systems from the ocean or lake required extreme physical exertion while wearing maritime safety equipment and recovering from a maritime vessel. Cargo parachute systems weigh up to 250 pounds and combat expendable platforms weigh up to 600 pounds. These systems are routine for each course and require multiple people to build and rig these systems.
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Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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