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Production Controller


Job Location:

Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 61722 - 61722
Posted: 11 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 9 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position Production Controller NJis to provide vital planning scheduling and supply support to the assigned work center. Direct depot maintenance programs including the repair overhaul manufacture and modification of complex weapon systems aircraft engines missiles and associated major end items.


Duties

  • Apply knowledge and experience in the recurring manufacture overhaul or repair of products or projects using multiple process production methods and procedures to develop information necessary for the control of a complex product.
  • Plan organize and oversee the activities of the organization ensuring that logistics management related operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
  • Participate in special logistics related operation projects and initiatives and perform special assignments.
  • Represent the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work non-standard hours including shift work evenings weekends holidays and emergency overtime.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • The organization may authorize leave accrual relocation costs (or other incentives) recruitment incentives and student loan repayment for this position.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. May require some walking standing bending carrying and/or lifting of light items such as paper or books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in a typical office setting requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. The work area is adequately lit heated and ventilated.
Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02 equivalent to the next lower grade GS-05 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as planning estimating scheduling and expediting the use of labor machines and materials in specific manufacturing or remanufacturing operations that employ mechanical or automated production systems and methods in the fabrication rebuilding overhaul refurbishing or repair of any type of Government-owned controlled or operated equipment systems facilities and supplies. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques for the identification consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of the program and/or strategic sourcing.
  2. Knowledge of overall missions functions and organization of the agency or component. Ability to apply the knowledge to evaluate current organizational strategies and performance.
  3. Knowledge of organizational concepts principles and practices as related to the requirements for performance-based logistics acquisition supply maintenance procurement procedures manufacturing strategic sourcing and other support areas.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and with accuracy and maintain good working relations with all individuals and organizations.
  5. Ability to work with lead and manage various groups or individuals to resolve difficult problems/situations as related to organizational issues. Ability to understand and deploy lean concepts in problem resolution.
  6. Skill in interpreting and applying complex DOD USAF AFMC and AFSC regulations methods operating procedures and policies as well as developing methods and operating procedures as required.

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.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Minuteman III ICBM and performs depot maintenance of the F-16 A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities including skiing hiking boating extreme sports fishing and hunting with four distinct seasons low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NJ-03 equivalent to a GS-09 to GS-11.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50 noting position grade and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click
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Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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