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Position Title
AIR CARGO SPECIALIST
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NY-11136388-AF-21-399 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 30, 2021 to Monday, August 30, 2021
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Eligibilities
Please answer all of the questions. You may have more than one status that is applicable to you.
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1. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying.  Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
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3. Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
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4. Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
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5. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
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1. What is your current Air Force Specialty Code or Military Occupational Specialty Code? (limit characters)
2. What is your current unit of assignment and location?
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3. What is your current military rank?
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4. Are you currently an Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted Member, or a Civilian (Non-Dual Status)?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Air Cargo Specialist (WG-5201-8/10) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?

Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of equipment and practices associated with the type of work to be done.
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2. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s) for WG-08?

Do you have at least 12 months experience and knowledge to analyze and determine causes in malfunctions relating to aerial drops. Knowledge of drop zone control operations to direct and control drop zone operations. Knowledge of and ability to receive, warehouse, process, and categorize cargo and to process related paperwork. Ability to select and assemble aircraft loads, and to load and offload aircraft. Ability to operate a variety of materials handling equipment (MHE) utilized in moving cargo within the air terminal and to transport cargo to and from the aircraft (i.e., 4-10K forklifts, 25-60K aircraft loaders, etc.). Must have knowledge of and ability to perform fleet service responsibilities. Knowledge of procedures and regulations governing processing and eligibility of passengers traveling on government owned/sponsored aircraft. Knowledge of proper safety practices to perform all aerial port responsibilities in a safe manner and safety of flight and aircrew. Knowledge of aircraft design, configuration, and limitations, obtains maximum utilization of space using automated programs such as Automated Air Load Planning.
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3. Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s) for WG-10?

Do you have at least 18 months experience and knowledge of Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) functions and operation sufficient to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and expedite on-time movement of air cargo in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Must maintain load planning qualification currency to plan and compute load distribution using automated programs, manual methods, and/or other weight and balance computation methods. Must have knowledge in JAI and JI qualifications/currency to identify through prescribed inspection processes problems to eliminate malfunctions that may affect the safety of aircraft/crew, to ensure a safe and proper drop of load from aircraft, and to insure items offered/accepted for transport by air meet proper specifications. Knowledge in school qualifications/currency as a rigger/parachute packer knowledgeable of proper rigging procedures and ability to rig loads for airdrop to include preparation/packing, and repair of parachutes utilized for these drops. Skills and knowledge in special handling currency qualifications and competency to handle, process, and ensure compatibility of hazardous materials being transported on aircraft. Skill and ability to train traditional guard personnel in all aerial port functions.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience makeing judgmental decisions on proximity to tolerances and interrelated dimensions on timer delay systems of M-1 release, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, and actuator assembly? (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience conducting inspections jointly with the Air Force Joint Airdrop Inspector (AFJAI)? (limit characters)
6. Do you have experience cleaning, drying, inspecting, and packing cargo parachutes after use? (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience directing and controling all airdrop zone operations to ensure the safe operation and protection of aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment? (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience provideing hands-on training and classroom instruction for other service components in the area of load planning different airframes for unit deployments? (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience utilizing automated systems, such as the Global Transportation Network (GTN), Cargo Movement Operation System (CMOS), Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), and Single Mobility System (SMS) for In-Transit Visibility? (limit characters)
10. Do you have experience developing procedures to notify proper agencies when an aircraft carrying hazardous cargo is arriving at or departing from the base? (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience planning, selecting, sequenceing, and monitoring each aircraft cargo load and initiates and ensures all cargo manifests are prepared?
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12. Do you have experience checking in passengers, processesing, scheduling, transporting, and escorting passengers to and from the aircraft? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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