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POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
180 Fighter Wing/CES

Summary

This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0214000 and is part of the OH 180 Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard.

The purpose of the position is to serve as small shop chief over a shop responsible for the maintenance of aircraft arresting barriers, electrical power generation and distribution equipment and uninterruptible power systems.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/19/2026 to 03/20/2026
Salary
$37.29 to - $43.46 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Toledo, OH
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
OH-12887910-AF-25-469-T
Control number
858157700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current Ohio Air National Guard members within the 180th FW.

Duties

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As a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-5378-11, you will perform the following duties:

(1) Serves as shop chief exercising first level supervisory responsibility for control over work operations involving one or two subordinate AGR/technicians and three to five drill status guardsmen (DSG).The occupation and grade level which best reflect the nature of the overall work operation supervised is Powered Support Systems Mechanic WG-5378-10.Plans work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Establishes shop deadlines and priorities on the basis of work schedules, methods, procedures, and priorities established by higher levels of supervision. Selects workers and assigns tasks to be performed. Explains work requirements, methods and procedures: instructs subordinates in new procedures; and provides advice when problems arise. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Recommends performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Counsels employees on problems; adjusts informal complaints through discussion with employees. Assures safety and security procedures are observed.

(2) Schedules and conducts on-the-job training and production work to be accomplished by DSG. Determines training aids and other reference data needed for training on drill weekends, and, as necessary, supplements or modifies existing guidance and training materials in order to meet training objectives. Evaluates effectiveness of training by observation and written oral examinations. Tailors production work assignments to be accomplished by drill status guardsmen based on their level of proficiency which normally ranges from apprentice to journeyman level. Maintains required training records. Adjusts work plans, assignments and methods as necessary to accomplish the work as effectively and economically as feasible.

(3) Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects aircraft arresting barriers, electrical power production plants and equipment, and uninterruptible power systems.

(4) Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D0214000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.

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 trial period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
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Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E5 through E6.

Compatible Military Assignments: 3E072

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

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: 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.***

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.

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):

  • Mechanical
  • Planning and Evaluating

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