Clarification from the agency

NOTE: Individual selected 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 at the 162d WG in Tucson, Arizona. This is an Air National Guard dual status technician position that requires military membership, compatible military skill assignment and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more employees who install, modify,
overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes consisting of multiple completely integrated electronic avionics systems where the complex accomplishes a number of major functions. The worker in this career field must also possess the ability to perform on-or-off equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or
maintenance on automatic flight control systems, instrument systems, inertial and radar navigation systems.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard, in a military position assigned to 162d WG.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver?s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.

Qualifications

Military Grades: TSgt/E6 (immediately promotable to MSgt) - MSgt - E7

Compatible Military Assignments: Must possess the AFSC of 2A374.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months of skill and knowledge of the FWS 2610 work at the craftsman level. Capable of leading three or more employees to install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes consisting of multiple completely integrated electronic avionics systems where the complex accomplishes a number of major functions. Must have the work experiences, along with the a full-range of competencies, to perform the Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic trades and labor craftsmen's work requirements. Demonstrated competencies and experiences in performing on-or-off equipment maintenance on one-or-more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or maintenance on systems such as automatic flight control systems, instrument systems, inertial and radar navigation systems. Experienced in leading and performing Electronic Integrated Systems maintenance duties. Skilled in performing in-process inspections within the shop and on-site of repair, diagnostics, modification, overhaul and/or rebuild of integrated electronic systems and related support equipment. Experiences involved performing personnel training evaluations and work spot-check reviews. Skilled in identifying quality standards through detailed reviews of electronic, electrical, mechanical and operational by using inspection methods. Experiences involved investigating causes of critical or major defects and applying corrective actions. Knowledgeable and skilled in testing and measuring the equipment used in the integrated maintenance process to ensure proper calibration and required configuration. Experiences involved inspecting systems to determine if necessary modifications were accomplished. In addition, experiences involved advising aerospace engineering personnel on the operation and maintenance effects of proposed time compliance technical orders modifications on new or existing equipment. Competent in performing inspections of completed work. Competent in performing work that requires direct interactions with aircrews for mission/sortie debrief and enhanced system troubleshooting. Experienced in conducting final classification and acceptance of all inspected equipment and material. Skilled in performing inspections that included visual, dimensional, electrical or electronic characteristics for conformance to appearance or tolerance requirements and a function/operation test. Must have the skills to direct on-equipment or off-equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft, and/or maintenance on systems such as, automatic flight control systems, instrument systems, inertial and radar navigation systems. Experienced in following instructions and guidance from senior supervisors that resulted in full execution of tasks that successfully accomplished goals and objectives. Experienced in providing technical data, schematics, plans, blueprints, material, and test equipment to complete assigned work. Skilled in identifying and balancing the work requirements. Experiences included monitoring and reporting on work effort, task status and work progress. Skilled in completing the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, deadlines, and quality requirements. Experienced in mentoring and coaching team-members in the selection and application of appropriate problems solving methods and techniques. Skilled in facilitating and/or skilled and knowledgeable in obtaining training for unit members to learn and improve methods and techniques of team building and working in teams to accomplish work. Experienced in maintaining the inspection program for area of responsibility and administrative reference materials, to include relevant documents, policies, procedures, and written instructions from supervision. Work experiences involved preparing reports and maintaining completed work records. Skilled in negotiating with the supervisor for the purpose of obtaining resources and securing needed information or decisions on major work problems and issues. Must have the skills and abilities to anticipate concerns, investigate causes of critical or major defects, and apply corrective actions. Skilled in conducting environmental safety requirements and identifying equipment handling concerns that resulted in observed safety and housekeeping practices. Experiences included compliance with wearing the appropriate safety equipment and following pertinent safety precautions.

How you will be evaluated

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 (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Ability to lead a team (minimum of three mechanics) and works beside others performing Electronic Integrated Systems maintenance duties.

2. Ability to direct on-equipment or off-equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft, and/or maintenance on automatic flight control systems, instrument systems, inertial and radar navigation systems.

3. Knowledge of electronic theories and practices of integrated electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, optical, and mechanical systems of such applications as digital or analog computers, digital display devices which enables the incumbent to understand and predict the effects of subsystem malfunctions on the total function system.

4. Ability to apply electronic theories and practices to identify, isolate and repair malfunctions in one or more complex integrated systems where knowledge of the entire system is necessary to interpret error data and trace problems back through a number of units of the system to locate deficiencies.

5. Skill in the set up and operation of test equipment such as computer controlled automated test stations, Electronic System Testers, test stands, oscilloscopes (dual trace, storage, digitized), spectrum, network and distortion analyzers, frequency counters, and signal generators; in interpreting complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete multi-system complexes such as the complete electronics package for an aircraft
including numerous interconnections of signal paths both between and within individual subsystems of the multi-system complex; and in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic integrated multi-systems where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of a large number of circuits and functions, and the interaction of subsystems which create malfunctions.