Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
Salary Range: $89508 - $138370 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Mechanical Engineering Technician in the dimensional verification and analysis.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the Generalized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Generalized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Examples of qualifying generalized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes. Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include : Assessing work methods, assignments, and policies to determine problem-solving techniques & strategies in accordance with organizational plans. Utilizes testing and research to determine adjustments to accomplish workload in accordance with establishes priorities. Independently evaluates aircraft components and conducts part inspections to determine integrity and ensure compliance with specified parameters. Provide reports on findings, progress, work accomplishments & problems to supervisory staff. Initiates team collaborative work to analyze work processes and develop alternatives to resolve or prevent process failures. Leads implementation of new approaches to enhance production and coordinates efforts with the team. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to lead, plan, organize and direct team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. Knowledge and application of leadership and team building skills and techniques. 2. Knowledge and substantial & extensive understanding of highly complex aerospace metrology engineering concepts, principles and practices. Ability to accomplish rigorous mathematical computations. 3. Extensive knowledge in the science of metrology with respect to dimensional verification and inspection, with the ability to interpret blueprint drawings and apply the principles of Geometric & Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in order to correctly evaluate various engine, aircraft and commodity components to a very high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated ability to research, understand and implement drawing specifications, equipment operational manuals and other required technical data. 4. Working and theoretical knowledge of metrology processes and analyses required for process improvements. Substantial knowledge of dimensional verification and inspection methodology, and component specifications, as well as the operational use of component and maintenance malpractice during depot repair and overhaul. 5. Ability to demonstrate broad-based test and evaluation experience. Experience in a broad range of dimensional verification technology applicable to engine, as well as, aircraft, missile, and accessory design, first-article evaluation, and repair and overhaul processes. Practical experience in related dimensional inspection technical fields including, but not limited to, aerospace, automotive, tooling and fixtures, manufacturing, heat treatment, mechanical systems, chemical, industrial/quality, electrical/electronics, metallurgical, and structural. 6. Skill in proficiently maintaining and operating complex metrology lab inspection, test and evaluation equipment. Ability to proactively identify and mitigate equipment failures, suggests improvements, find novel approaches and specify new resources. 7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Proficiently in English. Demonstrated ability to assure that the work of an assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities. Skillful in utilizing a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building and planning techniques. Experienced in work methods and knowledge, skills and abilities that act as alternatives to traditional supervision, enabling the team as a whole to deliver improved quality, qu PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed under normal conditions.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/25/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912712 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-25