As civilians, we share the same responsibility and passion as those in uniform — driving innovation, building the systems that protect our nation, and meeting every challenge with purpose.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a
Full-Time Equipment Specialist (NH-1670-03) to work at Kirtland AFB, NM.
The Air Force Global Strike Command staff in Albuquerque, NM is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill as a technical services advisor on complex and sophisticated nuclear missiles/warhead and gravity bomb systems/equipment. This candidate provides expertise for material management of assigned equipment in the areas of weapon systems design, quality control, logistics, maintenance, and sustainment.
Duties
- Administers the Air Force's Unsatisfactory Report (UR) Center.
- Subject matter expert and Technical Content Manager for assigned nuclear weapons technical publications for higher and lower echelons involved in the management of JNWPS technical manuals.
- Represents HQ AFGSC and the Nuclear Stockpile Division and serves as an equipment specialist for Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Support Systems.
- Performs other duties as determined by the Chief, Technical Services Branch.
Salary: $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality)
Remote Work: No remote or telework authorized
Travel: Up to 25%
Position Type: Permanent position
Experience: 3-5 years desired experience
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance.
- Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
- This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts, policies, principles, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to the nuclear stockpile, nuclear weapon support systems, and nuclear weapons delivery systems.
- Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Air Force organizations to provide technical advice to senior leaders and technicians in the management of the nuclear stockpile.
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Additionally, the incumbent must have extensive knowledge of AF and MAJCOM responsibilities for nuclear surety.
- Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data; and, identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.
For further info about OPM series 1670:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/
Similar Job Titles/Fields of Study/Skills & Keywords: USAF, NCOIC, Maintenance, Equipment, Supply. Logistics Program Manager, Equipment Account Manager, Support Section Manager. ETAR review, Quality Assurance, Crew Chief, Supply Support, Maintenance. Technical writing.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
