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Position Title
AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL SUPERVISOR
Agency
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Announcement Number
9P-ARTE-12700771-733361-JHM Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 24, 2025 to Monday, March 10, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.

We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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2. AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent Air Force or Space Force DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
3. AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP?   If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis. (limit characters)
4. EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

NOTE:  You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).

For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
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5. ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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6. Land Management - Are you a current Land Management employee?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question you must submit a copy of your SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.  

OR

Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance?  If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
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7. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:  I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor.  I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal appropriated or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 
NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD Form 3145-4) along with the documents identified in the vacancy announcement to verify your eligibility for MSP.

Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim.  You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.

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8. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:  I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE 1:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 
NOTE 2:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
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9. VEOA - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
 
Are a preference eligible (veteran, or family member entitled to derived preference, e.g., spouse, widow, parent) as defined by title 5 U.S.C. 2108(3).
 
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Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:  In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service.  NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.

More information concerning Derived Preference may be located at Veteran Family Members. For more information on veterans, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
2. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
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3. I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a: (limit characters)
4. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. (limit characters)
5. Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?

NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
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6. Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?

NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
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7. If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration. (limit characters)
2. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position; individuals selected for an ART position must meet and maintain ART requirements. Applicants for ART positions must currently be a member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and eligible to join the Air Force Reserves.

I am a current member of the Air Force Reserves-OR-I am willing and able to join the Air Force Reserves and accept an ART position.
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3. I am able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience or training needed to qualify for a WS-8801-14 AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL SUPERVISOR positions. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement which best describes the highest level of experience you possess and which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of
Aircraft Overhaul Supervisor, WS-8801-14 without more than normal supervision. NOTE: Your resume must support the response you select.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Plan the overall use of personnel and other resources in two or more separate organizational segments or groups controlled through one or more levels of supervision. (limit characters)
3. Analyze work plans developed by subordinate supervisory staff and monitor the status of their work in relation to the overall schedule requirements, including unanticipated or emergency requirements. (limit characters)
4. Assign and explain work requirements and operating instructions to subordinate supervisors and set deadlines and establishes the sequence or work operations to be followed. (limit characters)
5. Determine resource requirements, materials, and the number of employees and the types of skill necessary to accomplish long range schedules. (limit characters)
6. Evaluate work operations and review completed work and inspection reports to assure that standards are met. (limit characters)
7. Provide information and advice to higher level supervisors, management officials, and staff organizations on feasibility of work assignments, budget estimates, and workload data to assist in developing or reviewing proposed long-range schedules and work requirements. (limit characters)
8. Coordinate changes that would modify or deviate overall work schedules or effect work operations controlled by supervisors not under their control. (limit characters)
9. Coordinates work operations with the supervisors of other organizations and functions. (limit characters)
10. Ensures training administrative practices, policies, regulations, and Unit Training Assembly (UTA) preplans are accomplished and followed within a timely manner. (limit characters)
11. Maintain balanced workloads by shifting assignments, workers, and other resources to achieve the most effective work operations. (limit characters)
12. Review and analyze work accomplishments, cost, and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress, control costs, and anticipate and avoid possible problems by recommending corrective action to superiors. (limit characters)
13. Participate with management officials and/or engineering personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. (limit characters)
14. Manages through subordinate supervisors security, safety, and health education to minimize minor
violations and to avoid major violations due to employee error or negligence.
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15. Ensures employees are in strict compliance with safety and security procedures and regulations and
promptly report any observed or identified violations in accordance with established guidelines.
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16. Fosters a work environment conducive to safe equipment operation through application of established
safety rules and regulations.
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17. Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EQT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions (limit characters)
CERTIFICATION: 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 and 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 cancelled, 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. (limit characters)
18. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below. (limit characters)