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.

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. This position may be filled at the (GS-7, GS-09, or GS-11 level).

Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This is a Maintenance Workforce Development Program (MWDP) Position.

To be eligible, you MUST be a WG, WL, WS, or GS-7 or below employee currently working with the Air Force, OR eligible to apply as a military spouse assigned to a Formal Training Plan.

This position is a developmental (GS-07 Target GS-11) position. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements.

Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-07.

This position is covered by a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized.

Positions filled through this announcement, MAY convert to the AcqDemo equivalency once the full performance grade is reached.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems assisting as a planner information needed for assessment, assisting in forecasting depot maintenance workload hours and material needed to perform depot maintenance within the negotiated schedule.

Assisting in workload hours estimation and formulation, labor standards development, Bill of Material input, work measurement studies, and planning.

OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems applying scientific methods in systematic studies of the organization and the accomplishment and improvement of work efforts, providing information needed for less complex assessments, providing routine guidance in forecasting depot maintenance workload hours and material needed to perform depot maintenance within the negotiated schedule.

Performing routine tasks involving workload hours estimation and formulation, labor standards development, Bill of Material input, and planning.

OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of two full years of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems serving 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; establishing engineered time standards by determining the time required by a qualified worker to accomplish a given task or operation, in accordance with specified methods, when working at a normal pace, using the allowed amount of personal time, and without lost time; analyzing each element in the work process to eliminate unnecessary motions and determine the most efficient and economical method of accomplishing a given task or operation.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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, materials 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 analyses such as manpower validation exercise; and contracting out studies; and research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.

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Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; 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 deviations from standard procedures or processes.

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

Complies with safety rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.