Aerial Delivery Specialist Training Leader

Duties As an AERIAL DELIVERY SPECIALIST TRAINING LEADER with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Plans, develops and validates training. Determines and selects instructional designs, methods and media. Develops training materials to support objectives. Prepares required training and statistical data. Monitors progress and counsels students on performance. Conducts courses covering two or more different areas of the Aerial Delivery work. Performs and prepares performance evaluations on each student in accordance with Plan of Instruction (POI). Upon completion of training, certifies competence level and ensures completion of required documentation. Instructs and evaluates in maintaining, modifying and inspecting on 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. Performs duties as inspector testers, pack-in-process inspector and final inspector. Performs initial inspection on all parachutes, textile and non-textile components, and airdrop containers. Instructs and evaluates airdrop training loads to include type V or other airdrop platforms for airdrops. Performs inspections and repair of cargo, deceleration, and extraction parachutes, and is responsible for certification. Performs Joint Airdrop Inspections as the aerial load inspector. Performs technical order compliance modifications and modifications of parachutes and related items. Maintains an adequate stock level of current aerial delivery system equipment, components, and supplies. Serves as unit representative on the Aerial Delivery Review Panel and as a Joint Airdrop Inspector. May be tasked to attend Malfunction Review Board meetings. Performs trend and predictive analysis and forecasting to determine and meet customer instruction needs. This includes staffing and coordinating within the multi component interagency processes. Required to train all branches of services and interagency members in Aerial Delivery Operations, the fielding of new equipment and applicable procedures in and outside of the work area. Advises supervisor on all issues and problems and develops a point paper to address these issues and recommended solutions to include potential instruction to prevent reoccurrence. Ensures compliance with published instructions, work standards, and technical publications. Formulates comprehensive training plans for all state ARNG/ANG personnel. Conducts on-the-job-training as well as classroom instruction. Orchestrates daily and long-range utilization of the aerial delivery systems to ensure accomplishment/training of assigned missions as well as support for future missions and deployment operations. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DOD, Air Force, Army, USMC, Navy, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Civil Aeronautical Organization (ICAO), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules and directives. Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for aerial delivery management and service activities, ensuring that airdrop missions and/or flight safety is not compromised. Performs other additional duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership Texas National Guard (TXNG) and wear of the military uniform. Applicants must be a current member of the Texas National Guard. Areas of Consideration: Currently employed T32 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard (In-state). All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard. All current/traditional members of the Texas National Guard Remarks: 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. The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Military Requirements: Compatible MOS/Branch/AFSC:92R/921A Rank Spread: Enlisted: E-1 (PVT) not to exceed E-8 (MSG) Warrant Officers: W1 (WO1) not to exceed W2 (CW2) Qualifications To qualify at the WL-10 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: Working experience or training of Aerial Delivery Operations and functions sufficient to plan, coordinate, facilitate, and expedite on-time movement of personnel, and airdrop cargo in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. AND Must possess skills and knowledge required to be certified to inspect, test, and perform quality assurance with 100% accuracy on all life support systems. AND Joint Air Inspection and Jump Master qualifications/currency to identify through prescribed inspection processes to eliminate malfunctions that may affect the safety of aircraft/personnel, to ensure a safe and proper drop of personnel and airdrop load from aircraft, and to insure items offered/accepted for transport by air meet proper specifications. In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. AND Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series. Additional information 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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 qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents 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: 1. Your resume MUST 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: ResumeIf 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 re