US Citizens and Status Candidates Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Are you ready to broaden your horizon by challenging yourself in the last frontier? Do you love the great outdoors? Do you want to serve your community, State, and Nation? If so, the Alaska National Guard wants you! So come camp out with us and learn how to survive in the tundra! Take up airlift and rescue missions! Work with communities during natural disasters! Even take part in reconstruction efforts! Make an impact today by joining us in the Alaska National Guard! ## Take the challengeFind your strengthTo learn more about the National Guard, go tohttp://www.nationalguard.com/ Incentives may be availablePayment of such incentives will be made IAW current Alaska HRO PolicyIncentives are subject to funding availability, superior qualifications as determined by selecting supervisors, quality/recency of experience, and pool of qualified candidatesNATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT: This is an excepted service position and as such requires active membership in the Alaska Army National Guard, be assigned to a compatible military assignment and wear of the military uniformAcceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employmentApplicants who are not a current member of the Alaska Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment if selected for this positionFor enlistment/appointment information, contact (907)264-5300Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - AKNG permanent or indefinite technicians, AK AGR and Traditional members currently employed with the Alaska Army or Air National GuardArea 2 - All other current military members who are eligible to join the Alaska Army National GuardPDCN: D0611000 Selecting Supervisor: Robert Seymour Alaska Army National Guard membership is requiredU.SCitizenship and Secret Clearance is requiredBargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Selectee must verify U.Semployment eligibility using Form I-9 Selectee is subject to Entrance on Duty (EOD) physical to include audiogram Directs and coordinates all flight operations and training activitiesManages the Aviation Training Program and oversees the Additional Flight Training Program (AFTP)Formulates and oversees individual aviator and crew member training to achieve the specified training goalsPlans flying programs in cooperation with maintenance personnelOversees flight cost analysis and coordination of all flight mission requestsOversees execution of the training program in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) Flight Training ProgramPlans and assigns work to be accomplishedPlans, establishes and updates the standing operating proceduresEstablishes procedures concerning the operation of aircraftInstructs and evaluates pilots in operating unit assigned aircraftsPrepares and presents classroom instruction on aircraft operating proceduresTrains and evaluates instructor pilots on tactical techniques of instructionPerforms other duties as assignedSpecialized Experience is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this positionTo qualify as a GS-12, must be qualified in the UH-60A/LMust have a minimum of 500 hours in rotary wing aircraft, of which 250 hours of pilot time in the UH-60 helicopter, and have logged 50 hours of PIC time in type/designMust have a current instrument qualification and be night vision goggle qualifiedMust possess a current flight physicalMust have performed pilot duties in the UH-60 during the past 180 daysTo be qualified for this position as a GS-13 Supervisory Aircraft Instructor Pilot and in addition to the above, you must be Instructor qualified in the UH-60A/LIn addition, you must have the ability to manage the function of the work to be performedThis ability includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnelNOTE: You must provide your flight records to qualify as a GS-12 and Instructor Certificate to qualify as a GS-13Failure to submit these documents will disqualify you for this positionAPPOINTMENT FACTORS:Excepted/Officer in the Alaska Army National GuardMILITARY COMPATIBILITY:If you are selected for this position, you will be required to be assigned to a compatible military assignment as Officer in: Officer Branch: 15A, 15B, 15C, 67JMILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum / maximum military grade for this position is Captain (CPT/03) / Major (MAJ/O4)DESIRABLES:Management experience in the federal technician workforce is highly desirableOnce the application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirementsYour initial rating will be based on your responses to the questionnaire in this documentThis process measures the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this positionYour final rating will be based on our evaluation of your responses, as verified through a review of your resume and other supporting documentsIf, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilitiesPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your eligibility and ratingIf you are a current member of the Alaska National Guard in any capacity, it must be indicated on your application/resume and questionnaire for determination of which area you will be considered asNational Guard and active military experience(s) must be fully described to include time frames, unit and rankTo apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section belowThe complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 19, 2015 to receive considerationApplying Online: To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing accountFollow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaireClick the Submit My Answers button to submit your application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing dateTo verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this positionThe Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this applicationYour uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan processTo return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcementYou must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incompleteYou are encouraged to apply onlineApplying online will allow you to review and track the status of your applicationApplying via Fax: NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligibleIf you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s): To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required informationThe Vacancy ID is 1344206Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materialsThe complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 19, 2015 to receive considerationKeep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is neededTo complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax: Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdfFax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmissionApplying by mail or in person: Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offlineObtain and print a copy of the OPM 1203FX form, which you will use to provide your answersYou can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf Submit your Form 1203FX form, your resume, and any supporting documents by mail or in person to: Alaska National Guard HRO Camp Denali Bldg 49000 RM D-209 PO Box 5800 Fort Richardson, AK 99505 USA Attention: Travis Doyle or Tiffany Hutchison 1344206 The complete Application Package must be postmarked, or date stamped by the Alaska Human Resources Office, no later than 1600 hrs on Thursday, March 19, 2015You must submit the following documents: Resume Aeronautical Experience (Flight Hours Information) Instructor Certification (If applicable) Questionnaire Any additional documentation you wish to submit for consideration Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliverPlease be sure to include all of the following information in your resume: Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applyingPersonal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code)Country of CitizenshipIf ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in gradeEducation: High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GEDColleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip codeMajor field(s) of studyType and year of degree(s) receivedIf no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hoursWork Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions): Job titleDuties and accomplishmentsNumber of hours per weekEmployer's name and addressSupervisor's name and phone numberIndicate if your current supervisor may be contactedStarting and ending dates of employment (month and year)SalaryOther Qualifications: Job-related training courses (title and year)Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.) Job related certificates and licensesJob-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments(e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requestedOnce the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successfulAfter a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your ratingReferral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreementQualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panelReferred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panelThe following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employeesFlexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollarsVisit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plansVisit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave- Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leaveVisit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insuranceVisit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult childrenVisit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/ Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)FERS is a three-tiered retirement planThe three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings PlanVisit: http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/ This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employeeshttps://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits - If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 'Notification of Personnel Action' and/or a copy of the SF-50You may submit your most recent performance appraisal- The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference ActSubmission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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- Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 5.57% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program(Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account)- Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (incentives)In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility and possibly being required to pay for an incentive you have received (recoupment), you should check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) prior to accepting an offer for the positionFor M-Day personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program, the following termination rules apply: - Incentive Termination with Recoupment: If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) position where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment and you have not served at least six months of the incentive contract term- Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) position where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment and you have served at least six months of the incentive contract term.