This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.
This position is a Permanent WL-2610-13 ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2285P01 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF25-076.
Summary
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.
This position is a Permanent WL-2610-13 ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2285P01 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF25-076.
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent and indefinite Title 32 National Guard employees who are currently working for the 139th Airlift Wing in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Leads a team (minimum of three mechanics) and works beside others performing Electronic Integrated Systems maintenance duties.
Performs 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.
Performs personnel training evaluations and spot checks work.
Determines whether quality standards are met by detailed inspection of electronic, electrical, mechanical and operational inspections methods.
Investigates causes of critical or major defects and assures corrective actions are taken.
Assures that all test and measuring equipment used in the integrated maintenance process is properly calibrated and meets required configuration.
Inspects systems to determine if necessary modifications have been accomplished.
Advises Aerospace Engineering personnel on the operation and maintenance effects of proposed Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) modifications on new or existing equipment.
Makes recommendations to depot engineering on TCTO changes.
Performs final inspection of work upon completion.
Interacts directly with aircrews for mission/sortie debrief and enhanced system troubleshooting.
Performs duties with responsibility for final classification and acceptance of all equipment/material inspected.
Performs inspections that include visual, dimensional, electrical or electronic characteristics for conformance to appearance or tolerance requirements and a function/operation test.
Assures that all required modification work orders have been applied and necessary records updated.
Provides task oversight for employees in the accomplishment of work by the Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic, WG-2610-13 trades and labor craftsmen.
Receives general instructions and guidance from senior supervisor, and ensures that the instructions are carried out precisely by the work team in order to accomplish goals and objectives.
Identifies and balances the workload. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work.
Monitors and reports on the status of work in progress and upon completion, as required, to assure the supervisor's instructions on priorities, methods and quality have been met.
Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard 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.
Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
Maximum Military Grade - SMSgt (E-8)
Minimum Military Grade - SrA (E-4) immediately promotable to SSgt (E-5)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of this position and possess skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skill in duties such as, install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes; ability to format and write English in reports and presentation formats; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting material; and skill in training, mentoring, leading, and problem-solving.
WL-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have completed an Air Force Seven Skill Level Technical Training School and been awarded a compatible Seven Skill Level AFSC and successfully completed at least two military professional education course programs. Must possess specialized experience that demonstrates skill and knowledge of the electronic integrated systems maintenance 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.; and possess work experiences, along with a full-range of competencies, to perform the Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic trades and labor craftsmen's work requirements. The specialized experience must also indicate that you possess 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.
Possession (or previous possession) of AFSC 2AXXX is optimum.
Education
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
Additional information
Selective Service Act:
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:
Resume (must include the following information)
First and Last Name
Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
Position Title(s)
Company/Organization Name(s)
Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for
Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12821019
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
MO 139th Airlift Wing
705 Memorial Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64503-9307
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:
Resume (must include the following information)
First and Last Name
Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
Position Title(s)
Company/Organization Name(s)
Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for
Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12821019
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
MO 139th Airlift Wing
705 Memorial Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64503-9307
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
