INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an independent planner for all resources planning and control through development of production processes, labor standards, methods time measurement (MTM) studies and material standards.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience that involved work measurement, simplification, and standardization; methods analysis and improvement; analysis and design of work center facilities and equipment; and/or planning and control of industrial operations.

NOTE: 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.

OR EDUCATION: Successful completion a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in any combination of engineering technology, industrial management, industrial relations, public or business administration, mathematics, statistics, physical science, psychology, or vocational education.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed one full year of graduate level education with a major study in any combination of courses such as those shown above and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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: 1.

Knowledge of standard accepted industrial engineering practices to develop innovative approaches, methods, and procedures for efficient and economic processing of industrial, physical science, and metrology work processes, facilities, methods, and equipment.

2. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 3.

Knowledge of the operations, services, needs, and goals of management and their program(s); the organizations studies or served; and related customers, functions, resources, and users. 4.

Knowledge of current automation technology and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and provide assistance to others. 5.

Ability to read engineering and architectural plans and specifications; gather, analyze, and present data and support analysis such as manpower validation exercise; and contracting out studies and research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.

6. Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; communicate effectively, and establish and maintain good working relationships.

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. Major Duties:

Applies basic industrial engineering processes to perform long-range pre-production planning for both prime and support workload requirements relevant to depot maintenance.

Serves as chairperson and advisor to management, employing industrial engineering techniques and experience.

Evaluates project directives, technical orders and other applicable and defined data to determine extent of requirements, and deviation from standard procedures or processes.

Practices Air Force Quality philosophy to ensure continuous process improvement and enhanced mission performance.