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Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Division
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/13/2024 to 12/04/2024
Salary
$26.45 to - $32.80 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10 - 11
Location
Fort Cavazos, TX
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFU245170695159HW
Control number
818216500

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Duties

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  • Fabricates test equipment and performs various levels of inspections on a variety of equipment.
  • Implements Army General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Performs the full range of responsibilities from troubleshooting to repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, components and parts.
  • Troubleshoots, tests and repairs major components such as electrical systems, generators, magnetos, electrical governors, automatic relays, electromagnets, AC, 60 and 400 cycle generators and 400 cycle frequency diodes and transistors.
  • May conduct inspections and make technical assistance visits to other locations such as unit organization shops.
  • Accepts or rejects repair work to include that of commercial contractor.
  • Assists mechanics on technical problems and interpretation of specifications and verifies and determines additional repair requirements and economic repair feasibility.
  • Prepares a variety of documents, forms, reports and correspondence relating to inspection processes such as Quality Deficiency Reports, Equipment Improvement Reports, Estimated Cost of Damages (ECOD) and Actual Cost of Damages (ACOD).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 75 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain required operator permits for motor vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) for WG-10 Grade Level: Ability to do the work of a(n) Powered Support Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Powered Support System Mechanic duties. I can use electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, frequency meters, meggers, load test panels, growlers, dynamometers, impedance bridges, oscilloscopes, transistor and diode testers. I can overhaul or repair single and multistage compressors. I can test, adjust and/or repair a variety of secondary equipment such as portable steam cleaners; electrical controls and gauges; riot control agent dispersing tanks or other air tanks and bottles and various types of welders. I can use test equipment such as electrical leak detectors, Halide leak detectors, manifold gauges and brazing equipment. I can review technical manuals for specifications and tolerances. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) for WG-11 Grade Level
: Ability to do the work of a(n) Powered Support Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Powered Support System Mechanic duties. I can use electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, frequency meters, meggers, load test panels, growlers, dynamometers, impedance bridges, oscilloscopes, transistor and diode testers. I can overhaul and repair single or multistage compressors. I can test, adjust or repair a variety of secondary equipment such as portable steam cleaners; electrical controls and gauges; riot control agent dispersing tanks and other air tanks and bottles and various types of welders. I can use test equipment such as electrical leak detectors, Halide leak detectors, manifold gauges and brazing equipment. I can observe and verify test equipment results and review technical manuals for specifications and tolerances. I can perform inspection and load testing on crane hooks, hoists, cables, chairs, slings, etc. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

  • Physical Effort: Frequently works while equipment is overhead and where parts inspected are in hard to reach places. Work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, standing stooping, crawling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items. Uses lifting devices such as overhead cranes, hoists and forklifts to lift and position heavy items.
  • Working Conditions: Generally works in a large maintenance building which is generally well lit and heated; may work outside, occasionally in bad weather. Exposed to exhaust fumes, chemicals, excessive noise, dirt, oil, grease, etc. must stand on hard and damp surfaces for long periods of time. Subject to cuts, bruises, back strains, shocks, burns and skin irritation from fluids and fuels, broken bones, etc. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment as required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  • Flexible work schedules may be available.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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