PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (AIRCRAFT), GS-1152-09, is to perform a variety of 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, and other major end items.

Duties

1) Develop unprogrammed workload schedules 2) Research item history utilizing applicable databases. 3) Monitor work in progress and assess daily shop operations, assets in-work, and assets in-queue to develop daily work schedules. 4) Ensure production flow days are minimized and schedule execution is accomplished. 5) Provide material management support for repair, overhaul, manufacture and or modifications of equipment and/or parts requiring special handling.

Qualifications

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: experience in recurring overhaul or repair of products using multiple process production methods and procedures to develop information necessary for the control of a complex product, i.e., numerous skilled trades utilizing a variety of general purpose and specialized machines, tools, equipment, and material to repair, overhaul, or modify a variety of aircraft and commodity items. 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-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. 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. 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 Demands:The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb industrial facilities where it is necessary to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and lift moderately heavy items. May also be required to perform these functions in obstructed areas. Work Environment: The employee works in an office setting part of the time, but is also required to regularly visit production areas, which inovle moderate risks, discomfort, and require safety precaustions. Visits to industrial areas take place in all weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to strong odors, funmes for paint, fules, or checmicals used in the work processes. Regular use of safety equipment is an occupational requirement.