Composite Fabricator - Title 32

Summary

This National Guard position is for a COMPOSITE FABRICATOR - Title 32, Position Description Number D2503000 and is part of the WI 115 MXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard.

• This vacancy is also advertised as AGR MVA 24-070

A recruitment incentive of 25% of base salary may be authorized for this advertisement (i.e. step 1 = $16,513)

Note: This incentive is only applicable to employees entering the Federal Technician program. Current Federal Technicians are not authorized this incentive.*

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/26/2024 to 05/28/2024

• Salary

$31.65 - $36.93 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Madison, WI 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

4352 Composite/Plastic Fabricating

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

WI-12399501-Air-24-290

• Control number

788712000

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This job is open to

• Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

• National Guard & reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current military members of the Active-Duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard (to include the Wisconsin Air National Guard) that are eligible to enlist in the Wisconsin Air National Guard.

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Duties

As a COMPOSITE FABRICATOR - Title 32, WG-4352-10, you will provide on/off aircraft equipment maintenance for the LO systems and structures.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-1 through E-6

Trainees will be accepted

Conditions of Employment:

• National Guard Membership is required.

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

• Must be able to consistently use required PPE and safety equipment.

• Must have the capability to lift, carry, push, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 60 pounds.

• Must complete the hazmat certification within six months of employment and complete hazmat recertification every two years.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the WG-10 level, you must have at least 12 months of specialized experiences in the inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting, and data documentation of B-2, F-22, and/or F-35 aircraft Low Observable (LO) signature systems and structures. The applicant must have the competencies to work LO aircraft designs and structures. Experienced in conducting testing procedures, prevention of metal corrosion, and material failure. Skilled in applying RCS signature reduction techniques and design elements and skilled in the use of various complex tools and equipment. The applicant must have the working knowledge of metal strength characteristics (annealing, tempering, and normalizing); along with composite and LO material characteristics, and experienced in selecting proper materials for repair actions. Must have a working knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance and proper mitigation procedures, such as decontamination and housekeeping. Skilled in assembling and repairing aircraft parts and components using specialized fasteners, classified adhesives and advanced composites. The applicant must have the working knowledge of assigned computer systems such as, IMIS, IMS, ALIS, SAS, and/or LOHAS used for maintenance planning, technical instruction, and maintenance documentation. Competent in identifying proper repair materials using engineering drawings to ensure correct radar band frequency is being mitigated. Skilled in verifying materials that match engineering drawings using reflecto- meter probes. Experienced and skilled in fabricating repair parts from RAM, cutting tools, and adhering these parts to aircraft surfaces and fasteners using vacuum bags, fixtures, and other pressure inducing processes. Skilled and experienced in applying scrim (gauze- like) materials to RAM and aircraft surfaces in preparation for RAM cover strip installation. Experiences included installing RAM cover strips to panel and skin gaps; applying RAM pastes to aircraft surface gaps, voids, and gouges; sanding and skiving RAM and RAM pastes to required aircraft contours; and, repairing LO treatments on polycarbonate transparencies using edge sealing compounds, adhesives, primers, and conductive films.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

WI HRO STAFFING

Phone

608-242-3710

Email

ng.wi.wiarng.list.hro-staffing@mail.mil

Address

WI 115 MXS

3110 Mitchell St

Madison, WI 53704

US

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

WI HRO STAFFING

Phone

608-242-3710

Email

ng.wi.wiarng.list.hro-staffing@mail.mil

Address

WI 115 MXS

3110 Mitchell St

Madison, WI 53704

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/26/2024 to 05/28/2024

• Salary

$31.65 - $36.93 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 10

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Madison, WI 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

4352 Composite/Plastic Fabricating

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

WI-12399501-Air-24-290

• Control number

788712000

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788712000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.