AERIAL DELIVERY SPECIALIST (Title 32)

About the role

This position is located within the G4 at ADSF #1, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to perform a multi faceted broad spectrum of aerial delivery functions, necessary for management of day-to-day aerial delivery operations. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

What you will do

• Inspects a variety of airdrop equipment such as parachutes, multi loop lines, extraction force transfer couplings, latch assembly couplings, cable assembly couplings, actuator assembly, release cargo parachute M-1, lanyard arming wire, connector parachute, timer delay assembly, link lower suspension, link assembly single suspension type IV, link assembly heavy duty, link 4 point, parachute release single knife, bracket suspension, and tie down cargo quick release.
• Prepares and conducts inspections of sling load equipment and sling load operations.
• Performs prioritized airdrop inspections, sequential work is determined, and pertinent ARs, TMs, FMs and DA PAMs have been reviewed.
• Rigs and prepares unilateral airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops.
• Performs drop zone control operations as Drop Zone Safety Officer.
• Formulates, implements, and documents programs to train Airborne unit commanders in support of Aerial delivery deployment functions to ensure effective and efficient operations of unit deployment processes.
• Provides subject matter and technical expertise on air transportation and aerial delivery operations to the Division, Brigade, Group, Battalion, and Company CDRs.
• Ensures airborne personnel and cargo for transport by air meet proper specifications to maximize safety of aircraft, aircrew, cargo, and passengers.
• Plans, schedules, and trains Army National Guard (ARNG), United States Army (USA), United States Army Reserve (USAR), United States Marine Corp (USMC), United States Marine Corp Reserve (USMCR), Air National Guard (ANG), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR), United States Navy (USN), United States Navy Reserve (USNR) Coast Guard (CG) and Coast Guard Reserve (CGR) on the inspection and operations of aircraft loading equipment; mobility/contingency functions (i.e., load planning, pallet buildup, cargo courier responsibility and hazardous cargo preparation); and all core Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) specific tasks.
• Serves as the Commander's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for orchestrating daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems to ensure accomplishment of assigned missions as well as support for future missions and deployment operations.
• Inspects cargo for airlift to verify eligibility and ensures proper documentation, packaging, and marking in accordance with applicable DOD directives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) and wear of the military uniform.
• Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted.
• This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
• Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives.
• Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
• Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Compressed Work Schedule: 4-10 TUES-FRI(0630-1700) Trial Period (see remarks) MUST be a jumpmaster within 3 years of employment Military Requirements: MOS: 92R/921A Rank Spread: Enlisted: E-5 (SGT) NTE E9 (SGM) Warrant Officers: NTE W1 (WO1)

How you will be evaluated

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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume should include the following for related positions held: Work schedule (ex.
• Full-time, part-time, intermittent) Hours worked per week To and From dates (ex.
• MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) Duties performed 2.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) OF-306 Other (1) Resume SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

Trail Period As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.

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

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

5. 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