AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Federal Employment Opportunities with the California Military Department

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving both the state and nation? The California Military Department offers unique and exciting federal employment opportunities through two distinct programs: Title 5 USC (Civilian Employee) and Title 32 USC (Dual-Status Technician).

This AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST position, is located in the Air Operations Group of an Air National Guard Aviation Wing and is part of the CA 163 ATKW.

Duties

• THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE POSITION Indefinite appointment cannot exceed 5 years. Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered. The primary purpose of the AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, is to plan, analyze, manage and control all operational & administrative aspects of aviation resources, safety, training, and flight hours by utilizing the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work required or have a combination of education and experience. (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required above may be used.) When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-GS-07 level experience in providing technical guidance and assistance, knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management and experience developing administrative procedures
• Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Administration and Management Customer Service Information Management Planning and Evaluating

Requirements:

• CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
• If you are interested in joining the CA National Guard, please contact a CA National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position
• Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required
• Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity
• Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position
• Priority Areas(s) of Consideration: Priority consideration is first given to the areas below
• AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment
• AREA II= Current California National Guard members
• Military Grades: E-1 through E-5 Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized
• PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period
• Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards
• Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must obtain and maintain additional training in the following courses: Squadron Aviation Resource Management Course, Host Aviation Resource Management Course, Aviation Resource Management Report & Design Analysis Course, Air National Guard Aviation Resource Management Senior Enlisted Course
• When 9 skill-level is received, member will hold Advanced Aviation Resource Management Special Certification 066.When criteria are met in IAW AFMAN 11-421, para 5.3.3.1, will receive Special Certification 271.If member is a Regional Functional Manager, will hold SEI 063
• Special Certification (SEI) 066, Advanced Aviation Resource Management Special Certification (SEI) 271, Host Aviation Resource Manager Superintendent Special Certification (SEI) 063, Air National Guard Regional Functional Manager Security Clearance: Minimum a National Agency Check is required

This is a federal job announcement. You must apply on USAJOBS before it closes on 2026-10-02 — https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885211800. Contact your Veteran Staffing Consultant below for help with the application, but applying through USAJOBS is what puts you in front of the hiring agency.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Military Department- FedTech T5/T32 is Tracey Huerta.