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MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD
MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible position as required by TPR 303. Although conditions of employment, such as grade/rank restrictions, medical, technician compatibility, etc., are not used to determine an applicant's eligibility to apply for a position, the applicant must meet the conditions prior to appointment in the position.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
This position is located at FMS-1, Tupelo, MS
PDCN D1195000
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709", andrestricted to CURRENT On-Board Federal Technicians with FMS-1 in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
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06/08/2017 to 07/07/2017
$20.47 - $23.92 per hour
WG 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - If Mission Requires
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
5801 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance
No
MS 17-175
471677700
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Joint Forces HeadquartersState, Logistics
Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is
to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, inspect, and/or overhaul a variety of complex
combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment having
complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems with a variety of
interconnected systems. Provides technical guidance and specialized team
leadership to lower grade employees.
(1) Performs
maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment,
combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled
artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes,
front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all
terrain vehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment.
Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as a regular and recurring duty, a
variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustion
engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty
drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or
similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection
systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as
voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or
placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed. Improvises
work when standard procedures do not apply.
(2) Troubleshoots equipment
with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult
performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and
auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression
testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools.
Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized
original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact
nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to
complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those
specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.
(3) Removes and
disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components,
and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs,
overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications
and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are
not available. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and
reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs
to electrical and suspension systems. Repairs equipment with a variety of
interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic,
fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engine, and similarly
complex systems. Improvises, substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit
into systems for which the items were not specially designed or finds other ways
to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired
results.
(4) Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions
with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance
and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team.
Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected
complex systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of
the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic
equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar
complex systems. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit
locations as part of a "contact team."
(5) Conducts readiness and repair
inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly
serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing,
cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as
required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty
Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning
properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure
equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve
as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations
(COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).
Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical
advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Permanent Change of Station Expenses: No PCS will be authorized.
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must possess experience, education or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must possess and document in detail, at least 18 months of specialized experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems.
You must list specific dates of experience (DAY/MONTH/YEAR) on resume to be considered.
Your application must contain a DETAILED description of both civilian and military experience as it relates to the general and specialized experience requirements.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. You must provide proof with application of eligibility to hold appropriate military grade.
Military Grades: E1-CW2
Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted 12,13,14,19,25,88,91,92,94
Warrant: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 91, 92, 94, 882A
Military Requirements- Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS. Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.
Quality of Experience Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
References
Position Description, Classification Release
For Army DA Pamphlet 611-21
For Air Force AFM 36-2108 (Enlisted); AFM 36-2105 (Officer)
OPM Qualification Standard
OPM Classification Standard
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: None
NOTE: Copies of transcripts, certificate of training, etc., must be submitted in application package for substitution to be considered.
Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
For this job announcement, the following documents are required:
Resume
****ATTENTION****
Your current military status, unit of assignment, military grade/rank and MOS/AFSC MUST be listed on your resume to be considered for the position.
Transcripts (if applicable)
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire (completed online via application manager)
SF-181, Race & National Origin Identification (Optional - For statistical purposes only) www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following:
1. Your responses to the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job
announcement.
Use the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
The following link provides some application tips and may be used for aiding you in building your Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips
Option A: Applying Online
Tips for using the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire:
You must click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire is not processed and your resume is not attached until you click the Submit My Answers button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your resume.
You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire.
To receive consideration, you must complete the entire process and submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date -- Friday, July 07, 2017.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received and to verify your application is complete, follow these steps: Log into your USAJOBS account using the following link: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. Click on Application Status and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Please Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Verify that all of your documents appear on the Details page with a status of Processed.
You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and select Application Status. Choose the vacancy, and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you submit more than one Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire: Click the Apply Online button to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Assessment Questionnaire.
Option B: Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (OPM Form 1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s), please follow steps 1 and 2 below:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1971370.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, July 07, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax, please follow steps 1, 2, and 3 below:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the OPM Form 1203-FX; follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
3. Fax the completed OPM Form 1203-FX, along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Note: Do not include a fax cover sheet with the OPM Form 1203-FX. This will cause your application to not process.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is done, if you are found qualified your name will be forwarded on a referral certificate to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/471677700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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