THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT

OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

2825 WEST DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235-2789

CONCURRENT

AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-361-C

OPENING DATE: 30 APRIL 2008                                     CLOSING DATE: 29 MAY 2008

POSITION TITLE, SERIES/GRADE:  AIR CARGO SPECIALIST
                                                                     80334000-WG-5201-10

SALARY RANGE: $22.44 - $26.16

LOCATION AND UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 

179^TH AIRLIFT WING
1947 HARRINGTON MEMORIAL ROAD                                                                                  MANSFIELD, OHIO 44903-0179   

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS who are Current Military Members of the Ohio Air National Guard. NOTE: IF YOU ARE AN AGR AND ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO VACATE YOUR AGR STATUS.                                                     

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION: AIR FORCE; ENLISTED        

MOS/AFSC’S COMPATIBLE TO POSITION: 2T2XX

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: SSGT                  MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: MSGT

THIS POSITION IS BEING ANNOUNCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.  THIS MAY BE A DEVELOPMENTAL POSITION. PROMOTION IS NOT GUARANTEED, NOR IS THE PROMISE OF PROMOTION IMPLIED.  PERMANENT CHANGE OF DUTY STATION (PCS) FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.  DUE TO MANNING RESTRICTIONS, THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED WHEN MANNING AND FUNDING BECOME AVAILABLE.

DUTIES:  This position is located in the Aerial Port Section, Air Operations Division. The incumbent must maintain currency and skill in all aerial port functions related to the airdrop mission of the Air National Guard.  This includes performing a full variety of aerial port functions inclusive of air terminal operations center (ATOC) duties, air cargo processing/inspection, airlift capability forecasting, passenger processing, fleet service, combat readiness and resources, and functions of an aerial delivery support flight.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate’s knowledge of equipment and practices associated with the type of work to be done.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:          (WG-10) 18 Months experience in which the applicant demonstrates:

1.        Experience in verifying cargo against manifest; inspecting for damage or unusual condition of shipment.

2.        Experience which demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge of appropriate cargo locations considering factors such as use, size, shape of cargo. Knowledge of storing and handling of hazardous cargo.

3.        Experience in weight and balance computations, distribution and palletizing of loads. Experience in using forklifts.

4.        Experience in using automated or manual means to complete air movement records or reports.

5.        Experience in inspecting parachutes and identifying defective equipment.

6.        Experience in setting up a drop zone and recovery of parachutes and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  WG-10

1.        Skill in verifying shortage, overage, and damaged condition of cargo.

2.        Knowledge of storage procedures and safety requirements of cargo.

3.        Knowledge of aircraft loading and unloading procedures, weight and balances, distribution, palletizing and safety. Ability to use forklift.

4.        Knowledge of air movement forms, records and reports.

5.        Ability to inspecting parachutes and identifying defective equipment

6.        Ability to set up a drop zone and recovery of parachutes and equipment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For those positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid State driver’s license for the State in which he/she lives or is principally employed.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:  NOTE: College Transcripts are required if you wish to use Education as a substitution for experience or if a degree is a requirement for the position.  A copy of the transcript must be submitted with the Job Application. Study successfully completed in a  college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week for 6 months of experience).   Maximum credit is 6 months of specialized experience.  Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.

EVALUATION PROCESS:  Applicants will be evaluated solely on information supplied in the application. Experience will be evaluated based on relevance to the position for which the application is made and whether it is full-time or part-time. Individuals not reflecting experience and/or educational requirements, will be found disqualified and not eligible for interview.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply for this position by submitting any format of resume that includes appropriate information outlined below. The use of an optional application for Federal employment (OF 612) or the traditional SF 171. In any case, submission of the supplement to Federal application for employment (attached to this announcement) is recommended in addition to your application.

APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN:  Announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. Full name, mailing address, day/evening phone numbers (including area code), Social Security number, country of citizenship (most Federal jobs require United States citizenship), reinstatement eligibility (if required, attach SF 50, proof of your career or career-conditional status), highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held), education: name and address of high school (including zip code if known), date of Diploma or GED, name and address of any colleges/universities (including zip code if known, majors, type and year of any degrees received. If no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). Send a copy of your college transcripts if you wish to substitute education for experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience as it relates to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions). Job title (include series and grade if Federal). Duties, accomplishments, employers name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting/ending dates (month/year), hours per week and salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:  Job-related training courses (title & year), skills (example: foreign languages, computer software/hardware, tools/machinery, typing speed) certificates/licenses (current only), honors, awards and special accomplishments, example: publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking and performance awards. Give dates but do not send the documents unless requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position vacancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lawful political or other affiliations, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or to any handicap which does not interfere with accomplishment of position requirements. 

NOTE: Selected individual(s) will be required to participate in electronic fund transfer for all payments as a condition of employment.

NOTE:  A pre-employment physical exam may be a requirement for hire.

NOTE:  It is illegal to mail applications at Government expense.  Applications received via this method will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE,
AGOH-HRO-TN-S (see above address) BY 16:00 (4:00 PM) ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Applications can be emailed to: hroappsoh@ng.army.mil
Applications can be faxed to: (614) 336-7052

                                 OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
                            Supplement to Federal Application for employment

Point of Contact for this information is:
Customer Service Section at 614-336-7051 or 7454 or 7453