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This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD0324000 and is part of the AZ 161st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This position is in the Federal/Excepted Civil Service. The tentatively selected individual will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
07/22/2021 to 08/06/2021
$27.96 - $32.63 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent - This position is in the Federal/Excepted Civil Service. The tentatively selected individual will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
AZ-11173460-21-AF-21-112T
608541500
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This position is in the Federal/Excepted Civil Service. The tentatively selected individual will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
This position is located in the 161st ARW in Phoenix AZ. The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish maintenance on electronically controlled powered support equipment containing highly complex digital devices and integrated circuits. Responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures, to troubleshoot, calibrate, align and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment. This includes identifying, repairing or replacing numerous electronic (both digital and analog) components. Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on complex rotary diesel engines. Must independently determine work sequences, specifications, and special procedures to be used to fault-isolate and repair unusual problems in various pieces of powered support equipment. Performs intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment and non-powered AGE. Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies and operates aerospace ground equipment such as AC and DC power generators, various types of internal combustion engines, air compressors, blowers, hydraulic test stands, cabin leakage testers, portable diesel engine driven generators, emergency lighting units, de-icers, heaters, load banks, hydrostatic testers, cryogenic carts, decontamination units, thermal bath, vacuum pumps, flow meters, lavatory service trailers, air conditioners and various pieces of non-powered AGE. Performs maintenance data collection, and prepares other required forms. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluation such as ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.
Military Grades:
Enlisted: E-4/SrA - E-5/SSgt
Compatible Military Assignments:
Must possess AFSC: 2A6X2
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
WG - Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics, and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing and repairing equipment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have 48 months of specialized experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories. Experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments. Experience which provided working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
There is no education requirement for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (KSA: knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Knowledge in the maintenance practices and application of Aerospace Ground Equipment.
2. Knowledge in the service and repair of turbine, diesel and small gasoline engines; air compressors, hydraulic pumps, electric motors and generators.
3. Knowledge in the preventive maintenance, marking, reflectorization and corrosion control practices for powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment such as aircraft jacks and maintenance stands.
4. Skill in working on hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, air conditioning and heating equipment as applicable to powered support equipment.
5. Skill in operating and troubleshooting a variety of powered support equipment utilizing various test equipment such as, Digital multimeters, Carbon monoxide testers, Turbine Engine analyzers, Freon leak detectors and Load banks.
6. Ability to interpret technical orders, inspection work cards, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematic diagrams.
7. Experience in using computer maintenance data collecting systems, Microsoft Office, and printed maintenance documentation.
8. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed or the Optional Form 612 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) and/or other military documentation to verify unit, rank, AFSC, and security clearance requirements.
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 complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11173460A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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