TITLE 32 UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MI UASOF)

Summary

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MI UASOF), Position Description Number NGD2694000 and is part of the MI TUASOF, Michigan Army National Guard. MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Michigan Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Duties

• ***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Quality Assurance Specialist and is responsible for providing continuous maintenance and logistical information to the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Facility (TUASOF) commander and staff on aviation and aviation-related systems matters. The QA is the most proficient maintenance technician. This position is located in the TUASOF of the Army National Guard (ARNG) or other future units or facilities supporting the maintenance and logistics functions of an Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS). MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Training Instruction Responsible for the integration process to determine a new maintainer's proficiency and corresponding maintainer designation. Oversees the initial integration counseling event that includes but is not limited to the Aircrew Maintenance Training Program (AMTP), hangar orientation, local area orientation, basic expectations, and TUASOF responsibilities. Executes and manages the Commanders Aviation Maintenance Training Program and the Commanders Aviation and Standardization Program for UAS Crewmembers. Trains and evaluates all UAS Air Crew Member (ACM) for the Crew Chief Training Program (CCTP). Responsible for progression, currency and sustainment of ACM's. Develops Critical Task List (CTL) for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in supported units. Ensures all tasks on the CTL's are up to date and in line with current equipment and Unit Mission Essential Task List (METL). Serves as the primary AMTP trainer and evaluator for the TUASOF. Acts as the advisor to unit Commanders on the management of the AMTP and maintenance level of unit members. Trains and evaluates crewmembers in the following areas Aircraft Notebook User Training, TAMMS-A, CPC Training, Compressed Gas Cylinder Training, Electrical Hazards, Environmental/Spill Response, AGSE. Trains and Evaluates basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of UAS. In ICTL30 positions, conduct evaluations on ICTLl0-30 and below tasks. Prepares for and presents instruction. Responsible for the development of instructional materials. Directs on-the-job training and arranges for formal training of new employees or crewmembers. 2. Flight Operations Responsible for the safe execution of all MOS specific flight line operations necessary to meet mission requirements for the applicable UAS assigned to the TUASOF. Responsible for all flight line operational support to include Site support coordination, generator and vehicle fueling operations, site maintenance, work orders, runway lighting supplies, maintaining the crash kit, FOD prevention, runway maintenance and other support tasks as directed. Responsible for runway inspection and or unmanned aircraft vertical takeoff surface preparation. Ensures daily FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk is conducted to clear large rocks, tools, and other debris that would create a hazard to operations. Ensures that only designated mission essential personnel will approach to within 50 feet of an UA that has been inspected for flight operations. Attends all Mission Briefs to communicate and coordinate runway operations with flight crews. Ensures the unmanned aircraft is flight worthy and is current on maintenance servicing and inspections. With the flight crew present determines whether the available flight time for mission requirements will be impacted by fuel or servicing requirements. Operates light utility motor vehicles, up to two and a half ton, to transport self and others to worksites that are remote from the immediate shop facility, between installation airfields, or emergency repair sites when required. Responsibilities for ensuring site compliance with HAZMAT policies and procedures. Assists the Safety Officer with offsite emergency/recovery operations. Responsible for and maintains UAS frequencies coordinated for use through the area frequency Manager. Conducts as Maintenance Test Flights. 3. Administrative Responsible for the preparation and management of forms and records required to manage maintenance, control the use, and report warranty actions and deficiencies on UAS and associated ground support equipment. Responsible for managing the TUASOF AMTP records. Provides commanders a complete and continuous performance record on each maintainer. Ensures records reflect the performance of specific individuals at all times and serve as the commander's AMTP subject matter expert. Ensures DA Form 3513 is prepared and maintained for each maintainer who is conducting maintenance, service, modifications, or inspections to any aircraft or component. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Qualifications

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) MILITARY GRADE: E4-E7 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position to ensure to avoid grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience in fields such as quality control, quality inspection, contracting and purchasing, supply and storage, industrial or production planning, research and engineering, maintenance, and test and evaluation that provided (1) familiarity with quality assurance or related work, (2) pertinent product or process knowledge and skill, (3) ability to interpret and apply contract requirements and engineering specifications, and (4) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM IORs, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of product or range of products involved, the manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, test, and performance requirements; and skill in developing plans and programs. Experience possessed by an expert in specialization able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers. Experience determining operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunctions are found. Experience which required significant and concrete work accomplishments (i.e., special projects, working groups, or detailing assignments) involving interpersonal contacts in a quality assurance or related field. Experience in dealing with management principles and supervisory responsibility for the function required by type of position to be filled and the organization involved. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position: 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 You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052693 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.