THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

2825 WEST DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235-2789

Closing Date Amended 26 Oct 09

ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-416-T

OPENING DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2009                    CLOSING DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2009

POSITION TITLE, SERIES/GRADE: SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT
                                                                                 R9008000-GS-2181-14

SALARY RANGE:  STEP 1: $97,314 – STEP 10: $126,513

Selected applicants will be paid at the lowest rate of pay unless HRO determines a higher rate of pay is applicable.

LOCATION AND UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT:    AASF #2

                                                                                7750 SOUTH ACCESS ROAD, BUILDING 918

                                                                                COLUMBUS, OHIO 43217-5918

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS who are Current Permanent Excepted Federal Employees of the Ohio Army National Guard.  NOTE: IF YOU ARE AN AGR AND ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO VACATE YOUR AGR STATUS.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A COMPATIBLE MILITARY POSITION IN AN APPROPRIATE UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT THAT SUPPORTS AASF #2

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION: ARMY; OFFICER        

Selected applicants must become militarily compatible with this position.  Applicants are responsible for contacting their unit training managers prior to application to ensure that they are eligible to enter the military career field in question.  This includes but is not limited to: ASVAB scores, physical profile, and minimum education requirements.

MOS/AFSC’S COMPATIBLE TO POSITION: OFFICER BR: 15, 67J

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: MAJ                MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE:  COL

THIS POSITION IS BEING ANNOUNCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.  WEARING OF THE APPROPRIATE ARMY/AIR UNIFORM IS REQUIRED WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION.  PERMANENT CHANGE OF DUTY STATION (PCS) FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.  DUE TO MANNING RESTRICTIONS, THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED WHEN MANNING AND FUNDING BECOME AVAILABLE.

Duties:  This position is located at an Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Support Facility (AASF).  The purpose of this position is to function as the commander of an AASF.  The position supervises between 3 and 12 substantive General Schedule (GS) employees and a large (more than 30) wage grade work force.  The GS workforce includes at least 2 fulltime GS-13 pilots who instruct and evaluate flying in advanced attack or heavy transport helicopters, or advanced instrument flight techniques, or instruct instructors in methods of instruction, or any combination for at least 50% of their work time.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must be an Army rated pilot on flight status with a minimum of 36 months flight experience/training; be proficient in UH-60 OR CH-47 aircraft; possess the flight time established by the gaining command criteria, and the ratings required for the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (GS-14) – 36 experience which has provided the applicant with the following:

1.        Qualified Aviator on current NGB flying status.

2.        Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise through subordinate supervisors, or the potential to perform such duties as evidence by the ability to communicate, skill at applying human relations techniques and a knowledge of supervisory concepts.

3.        Experience which demonstrates the ability to plan and organize work assignments for the function.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (KSAs):   (GS-14)

1.        Knowledge of flight safety regulations, practices and procedures, and submission of safety reports.

2.        Ability to fly aircraft during the day or night over all types of terrain, and in any weather.

3.        Ability to oversee and train subordinate supervisors, to deal objectively with workers and render sound supervisory decisions.

4.        Ability to plan and organize the work of the assigned organization.

MUST POSSESS:

Must be a Senior or Master Army Aviator.

Must be on current NGB Flight Service Orders.

Must have current Class II Flight Duty Medical Exam (FDME) approved by U.S. Army Aeromedical Center, or have current DA Form 4186, Medical Recommendation for Flying Duty signed by Flight Surgeon.

Must be current in at least one type of aircraft assigned to AASF #1or 2.

Must be knowledgeable in Army National Guard Aviation Standardization and Training programs and Aircraft maintenance concepts and doctrine.

NOTE:  APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF CERTIFICATION FOR HOURS FLOWN AS PILOT/COPILOT/INSTRUCTOR PILOT IN AIRCRAFT OF ASSIGNMENT.  SUBMIT CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS OF FORMAL MILITARY SCHOOLING AND TRAINING IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:  NOTE: College Transcripts are required if you wish to use Education as a substitution for experience or if a degree is a requirement for the position.  An copy of the transcript must be submitted with the Job Application. Education must be directly related to the field of work. Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week for 6 months of experience).   Maximum credit is 6 months of specialized experience.

EVALUATION PROCESS:  Applicants will be evaluated solely on information supplied in the application. Experience will be evaluated based on relevance to the position for which the application is made and whether it is full-time or part-time. Individuals not reflecting experience and/or educational requirements, will be found disqualified and not eligible for interview.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612). In any case, submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is recommended in addition to your application.

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN: Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) is recommended.  Submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is also recommended in addition to your application. All applicants must indicate MILITARY MEMBERSHIP STATUS, UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT AND RANK, job announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. Full name, mailing address, day/evening phone numbers (including area code), Social Security number, date of birth, country of citizenship (most Federal jobs require United States citizenship), highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held), copy of your most recent SF-50 if you are currently or previously were a federal employee, education: name and address of high school (including zip code if known), date of Diploma or GED, name and address of any colleges/universities (including zip code if known, majors, type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). Send a copy of your college transcripts if you wish to substitute education for experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience as it relates to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions). Job title (include series and grade if Federal). Duties, accomplishments, employers name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting/ending dates (month/year), hours per week and salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  Job-related training courses (title & year), skills (example: foreign languages, computer software/hardware, tools/machinery, typing speed) certificates/licenses (current only), honors, awards and special accomplishments, example: publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards. Give dates but do not send the documents unless requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position vacancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political or other affiliations, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or to any handicap which does not interfere with accomplishment of position requirements. 

NOTE: Selected individual(s) will be required to participate in electronic fund transfer for all payments as a condition of employment.

NOTE:  A pre-employment physical exam may be a requirement for hire.

NOTE:  It is illegal to use Government postage when applying for Federal positions. Applications received using Government postage will not be considered. 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

AGOH-HRO-TN-S (see above address) BY 16:00 (4:00 PM) ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Applications can be emailed to: hroappsoh@ng.army.mil

Applications can be faxed to: (614) 336-7052

                  OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
  Supplement to Federal Application for employment

Point of Contact for this information is:
Customer Service Section at 614-336-7051 or 7454