Production Controller

Duties Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (SCHEDULING), GS-1152-9, Responsible for advising, planning and coordinating aircraft maintenance requirements andutilization scheduling between maintenance, operations, and external organizations. Activelyparticipates in the Wing Flying Hour Working Group for planning, scheduling, and execution of theWing's Flying Hour Allocation process. Verifies and reconciles the accuracy of unit flying hourallocations daily with Wing Operations Group and as directed with NGB AVDO and the Flying HourAnalyst. Manages all assigned major commodity areas (Airframe, Engine, Components and SpecialProjects). Develops, analyzes and evaluates multiple Maintenance Information System(s) (MIS) andvarious databases reports, charts and graphs to inform senior maintenance management. Actively participates in daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling, and quarterly/yearly planning programs andmeetings. Communicates and advises leadership of potential over-utilization conditions. Analyzesand improves repair processes, methods, procedures and standards. Researches and determinescause for missed maintenance-related scheduled events and documents findings as required.Develops local procedures to ensure effective and efficient scheduling of engines, supportequipment, and develops, writes, and publishes guidance for aircraft document reviews. Reviews both immediate and long-range requirements based on current workload forecasts andconditioned based maintenance and develops plans for obtaining resources to meet productionrequirements. Plans allocation of resources and distribution of work to ensure productioncommitments are accomplished as scheduled. Evaluates progress, analyzes requirements andavailability of resources, communicates changing priorities to work center supervisors to ensurework is accomplished efficiently and deconflicts maintenance activities. Monitors and updates statusof Work In Process (WIP). Coordinates with office of primary responsibility (OPR) on extensionrequests to maximize efficiency of aircraft availability. Initiate, validate, and submit time changeextension requests, as needed. Manages the Configuration Management program. Maintains historical documents and maintenance data essential for aircraft records accuracy.Review and report status of decentralized records to maintenance operations flight supervisor. Actsas the wing Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Officer (AVDO), coordinates aircraft transfer betweenorganizations, generates specific documentation (AFTO Form 103, Aircraft/Missile Condition Data).Participates in the development and maintenance of the Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)schedule for all assigned aircraft and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT U.S. Citizenship is required Prior to appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/clear drug test This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. Must hold a 2AXXX or 2RXXX. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access . Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You must maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: GS-09 - experience, education or training scheduling workflow in more than one area and responsible for coordinating products or materials from support activities. Experience in performing or supervising journeyman level work in a production facility. Experience preparing job or work orders; scheduling various phases of projects into the production facility; following up to see if work is progressing as planned and arranging for adjustments in materials, machine processes, and work sequencing allowing for changes. Experience with current automation support programs to input data, provide status of equipment, and monitor job order status, monitor work priorities, requisition repair parts, track repair parts status, etc. Education EDUCATION: A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional information REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: 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 . The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at or . Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan: Area 1: Current On-board Title 5 Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Minnesota National Guard or Office of Personnel Management agency. This does not apply to Temporary Technicians or Temporary Employees Area 2: Current On-board Excepted Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within the Minnesota National Guard agency. Area 3: Current On-board Federal Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite?) from another Federal Agency nationwide who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within that agency. I.e. Title 5 employed outside of the MNNG, Title 5 USAFR. Area 4: All federal re-employable eligible employees. (used as a way to attract federal experience without considering all U.S. Citizens - can reach retirees) Area 5: U.S. Citizens (to include current ARNG and ANG members.) Basis for Rating Area 5: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligible are listed ahead of non-preference eligible within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Well Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Ca