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ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
482 MAINTENANCE SQUADRON

Summary

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Hourly salary range: $35.44 - $41.30

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/03/2026 to 03/09/2026
Salary
$73,964 to - $86,193 per year
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Homestead AFB, FL
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
Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFPCSEU-12892582-053953-YMH
Control number
859270000

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Clarification from the agency

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position, performing ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munitions storage area; maintain home station readiness and train reservists in the accomplishment of these tasks set forth herein.

Duties

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Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a complete missile and ordnance system including support and test equipment consisting of numerous complex integrated components requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices.

Interpret complex drawings, specifications schematics and perform intricate shop mathematics for complete systems to test functionality and interconnections of the various assemblies.

Request disposition of unserviceable munitions items by initiating the Ammunitions Disposition Request (ADR) process for the Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO) to review, approve, and forward to Ammunition Control Point (ACP) for disposition instructions.

Pack/re-pack ordnance for preservation, moisture abatement and safe storage according to special packaging instructions and applies required container markings to meet exacting standards.

Test, assemble/disassemble, build multiple family groups of bombs utilizing technical data to determine fuse settings, fin configuration and mission set supporting scheduled sortie generation operations for the wings flying mission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service. See Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
  • A recruitment incentive may be authorized. Completion of a service agreement may be required.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing
  • May be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station
  • May be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement
  • May be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Preferred Military AFSC: 2W0X1

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C WG-6600 Aircraft Overhaul Family

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System (FWS) for the WG-6600 Aircraft Overhaul Family https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-6600. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Ability to do the work of an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic, WG-6641-10, without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT).

2. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair associated with Ordnance Equipment Mechanic trade such as but not limited to reprograming, testing, assembling, disassembling and performing component replacement for Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground ordnance systems.

3. Knowledge of technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) associated with Ordnance Equipment Mechanic trade such as but not limited to performing maintenance and inspection functional checkout and self-test on assigned stockpile munitions requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices.

4. Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment associated with Ordnance Equipment Mechanic such as but not limited to performing set-up procedures and cable testing on multiple computer test set systems and software to isolate defects in a variety of standard and nonstandard equipment.

5. Ability To interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprints reading) associated with Ordnance Equipment Mechanic such as but not limited to packing/re-packing ordnance for preservation, moisture abatement and safe storage according to special packaging instructions and applies required container markings to meet exacting standards.

6. Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance, repair, replacement of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles such as but not limited to fault isolation on precision guidance systems tracing electrical signal paths through wiring harness and circuit connections of components, assemblies and subassemblies to include circuit board testing, removal and installation.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedules will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

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 perforin the duties of this position.

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application).

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.

For information on veteran's preference click here.

120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran Preference is still applied.

Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Category 2, Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Category 1, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.

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