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POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
177 MAI SQ
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Summary

This job opportunity is for an POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, position description D1807000, within the NJ 177th MAI SQ of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish maintenance on electronically controlled powered support equipment containing highly complex digital devices and integrated circuits.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/03/2023 to 11/15/2023
Salary
$35.96 to - $41.96 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
NJ-12152334-AF-23-238
Control number
752868300

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

Duties

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As an POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-5378-10, you will:

  • Be responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous operating instructions and test procedures to troubleshoot and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment
  • Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on complex rotary diesel engines
  • Perform intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment and non-powered AGE
  • Perform maintenance data collection and prepares other required forms
  • Participate and assists in conducting the necessary safety programs

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Military Requirements

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Areas of Consideration:

  • Category: Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard
Military Grades: A1C/E-3 to TSGT/E-6

Compatible Military Assignments: 2A6X2
Selectee has one (1) year to obtain required AFSC
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Qualifications

General Experience:
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 18 months of 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.

Education

None

Additional information

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).

Bonuses

- Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (-Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

Military Grades: A1C/E-3 to TSGT/E-6 Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview. Officer- include ORB- AIM 2 - Officer Dashboard (army.mil) Army Enlisted include SRB- https://myerb.ahrs.army.mil/soldierLogin.do

Air Enlisted include RIP- https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/PersonalData/RecordReviewUpdate/Default.aspx

Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.

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):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element), Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting

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