Air Cargo Specialist

Duties

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Air Cargo Specialist, Position Description Number D1965000

and is part of the WY 153rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, National Guard.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full variety of Air Transportation functions necessary to manage the day-to-day Air Transportation operations including but not limited to, airdrop and airdrop inspections, rigging responsibilities, wing deployment training, passenger and cargo manifesting, Joint Inspection, load planning, determining cargo/passenger eligibility, establishing and maintaining air terminal security, directly responsible for safe and efficient loading/offloading of all DOD-owned and controlled aircraft and ensuring In-transit Visibility (ITV).

(1) Inspects a variety of airdrop equipment such as parachutes, multi loop lines, extraction transfer force couplings, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, actuator assembly, release cargo parachute M-1, lanyard arming wire, connector parachute, timer delay assembly, link lower suspension, link assembly single suspension type IV, link assembly heavy duty, link three point, parachute release single knife, bracket suspension, and tie down cargo quick release.

(2) Performs airdrop inspections after priorities are set, work sequences are determined, and pertinent policy matters have been reviewed.

(3) Rigs and prepares unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops.

(4) Performs drop zone control operations as Drop Zone Controller/Safety Officer.

(5) Formulates, implements, and documents programs to train Wing augmentation in support of Wing air transportation deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of installation deployment processes.

This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

10

• Job family (Series)

  5201 Miscellaneous Occupations

• Requirements

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

  KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  Open to Air Force, AF Reserves, and Air Nat'l Guard military mbrs only

  Must become a member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.

  Must submit vMPF Rip/Data Verification Rip with application

  Refer to Required Documents section for additional details and links

  Must possess at least the minimum ASVAB score listed for Qualification

  May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

  Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

  Indefinite position may convert to Perm if funding/position is available

  EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

  Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).

  The Selected applicant must complete an "I-9, Employment Verification", "OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment", a Memorandum understanding requirements upon acceptance of an Indefinite position, a "Declaration of Relatives in the Wyoming Military Department" prior to the appointment date.

  Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.

  Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives.

  Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive

  Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).

  Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.

  PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives.

  Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a

  Technician.

  Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

  Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice.

  Qualifications

  MILITARY GRADE

  Min: E4/SrA

  Max: E7/MSgt

  Enlisted applicant's military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Applicants' under or those over-grade will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

  DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work involves general or miscellaneous occupations with no one occupation predominate.
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of equipment and practices associated with the type of work to be done.

  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

  Must possess at least 18 months experience, education or training in the Air Transportation career field or performing similar duties.

  NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
  MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
  COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:

  Enlisted: 2T2XX

  Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2T2X1, Air Transportation.
  Enlisted 2T2X1 ASVAB Requirements:

  Must possess a minimum score of "47" on the Mechanical portion AND "28" on the Administrative portion of the ASVAB.

  Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333123.

  Must be able to lift 60 lbs. unassisted.

  DRIVER'S LICENSE:

  Must possess a valid state's driver's license.

  Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information

  If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)

  The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, 15 February 2018, is available at:

  https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/WYMD335MPP15Feb18.pdf

  Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  TENURE: GROUP III - INDEFINITE

  Purpose: To fill a position that may last for more than 1 year where the need for an employee's services is not permanent or management expects the position to potentially become permanent (career or career-conditional) at some time in the future.

  Often used to backfill positions left vacant by employees entering Title 10 or Title 32 military orders with reemployment rights. An employee with statutory reemployment rights (USERRA) is protected for five years.

  The selected incumbent will be required to complete an "I-9, Employment Verification", "OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment", a "Memorandum of Understanding upon acceptance of an Indefinite position", and a "Declaration of Relatives in the Wyoming Military Department" prior to the appointment date.

  Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice when the position and/or employee's services are no longer needed.

  The potential exists for non-competitive conversion to career-conditional or career appointment within the Excepted Service under the following conditions:

  • Incumbent was appointed under open, competitive procedures to the indefinite position;
  • Incumbent completes at least 1 year of current continuous service under an indefinite appointment;
  • Incumbent's performance under an indefinite appointment is a least "fully successful" or equivalent;

  • Outplacement program requirements have been met, and
  • Similarly situated employees (in the same title, pay plan, series and grade) within the organization, hired under the same appointment conversion provision, have been considered under internal competition procedures.

  Employees serving a T32 Indefinite appointment are entitled to the following employee benefits:

  • Accrual of annual, sick, and military leave
  • Health and life insurance benefits
  • Enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan, and
  • Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

  Background checks and security clearance

  Security clearance

  Secret

  Drug test required

  No

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

  Trust determination process

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume which includes:

  • Your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
  • A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
  • Show actual begin and end dates (e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
  • List all pertinent civilian and military experiences
  • Describe your duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.

  2. Other supporting documents:

  Cover Letter - Optional
  Records Review

  • US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members submit virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) Report of Individual Personnel data (RIP) (All pages)
  • Air Force Reserves members, if you are unable to obtain a vMPF Rip, submit a Data Verification Record with application.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help

This job is open to

• National Guard & Reserves

  Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Only current members of the Air Force, Reserves or Air Nat'l Guard as of the closing date will be considered for this vacancy.