Production Controller (Ordnance)

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and -operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Responsibilities Establishes the process for manufacturing a wide variety of production model cannon, and a variety of non-mission items which can include any type of machines or fabricated product from commercial sources or other government agencies. Participates in pre-estimating briefs and if necessary prepares detailed estimates of man-hours and costs from drawings and specifications for proposed manufacturing projects using standard data and proper guidelines. Receives visitors from other installations and private industry in order to explain to them the arsenal production methods and techniques. Orders special tooling and advises the tool designer regarding the extent of work to be performed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. For GS-09 Level: Your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Preparing production plans for manufacturing products such as mortars, howitzers and/or subassemblies; (2) Observing and analyzing production operations to determine the cause of production delays; and (3) Utilizing automated data processing systems/equipment to prepare charts, graphs, spread sheets, and/or reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). For GS -11 Level: Your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Preparing production plans for manufacturing products such as mortars, howitzers and/or subassemblies (2) Developing and/or analyzing production plans for manufacture of products using multiple process production methods and procedures; (3) Observing and/or analyzing production operations to determine the cause of production delays and recommend solutions; and (4) Utilizing automated data processing systems/ equipment to prepare charts, graphs, spread sheets, and reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Manages and Organizes Information Manufacturing Operations Support For GS-09: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). For GS-11: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.