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NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership with a compatible assignment in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Bargaining Position
Category 1: Qualified, currently employed technicians working at the location specified in the job announcement.
Category 2: Qualified, currently employed technicians of the Pennsylvania National Guard. (Army and/or Air)
Category 3: Qualified members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. (Army and/or Air)
Category 4: Individuals who are currently serving in another branch of service who are willing to become members of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
ENLISTED E1-E8
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in the following:
ENLISTED CMF 15, 91, 92, 94
Assignment to a compatible military position is not required for application but will be required if selected for appointment.
Supervisor for this position is MSG Beadle.
06/09/2017 to 06/23/2017
$22.74 - $26.50 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for this position.
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time - Full Time
No
17-281
470698000
The following list of duties is not conclusive but provides a brief snapshot of the duties that may be required for this position: A copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resources Office.
Performs inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include phase inspection, daily inspections, pre and flight inspections and such special inspections as required, including fuel contamination checks, oil sampling, and inspection of onboard emergency equipment. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft. May be required to perform such additional duties as fire fighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
-Individual(s) nominated must successfully complete a baseline initial employment physical examination in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 339 and Technician Personnel Regulation TPR 335.
GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training that has provided you with the skill to remove and replace aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Application must indicate 18 months of experience in the following: experience or training installing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting and functionally testing the various major and minor mechanical and pneudraulic systems on an aircraft during overhaul or modification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated by the nominating supervisor based on the following competencies considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
-Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of systems, assemblies, and surfaces is required.
-Knowledge to determine when new surfaces, assemblies, and systems should be installed, or repaired through replacement of new parts and components.
-Knowledge of types and extent of adjustments and alignments required.
-Skill in the removal, replacement and adjustment of various systems assemblies, and surfaces or any of their components and parts.
-Skill in connecting, meshing and adjusting surfaces, assemblies, and systems with one another.
-Knowledge and skill to use precision test equipment, technical data, schematics, wiring diagrams, mathematical formulas, common hand tools, jigs, templates, and various gauges.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
INDEFINITE: Currently employed permanent technicians retain their permanent status and will occupy this position as a Permanent Promotion or Reassignment. Indefinite employment status pertains to applicant nominated, who are not a currently employed permanent technician. Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.
SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Labor Relations Management Agreement if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Section 17.8 of the LMRA.
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.
REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.)
Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT For all employees and applicants for employment. Consideration for placement and evaluation of qualifications will be made on a fair and equitable basis without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, or age, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified. Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership and non-membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor. Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume and application. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
- Resume (All applicants must submit)
- HRO Form 6; Military Service Background (All applicants must submit)
- OF 306; Declaration of Federal Employment (Only required if you are not an on board current Permanent Pennsylvania National Guard Technician)
- SF 181 Race & National Origin Identification
These documents must be submitted in order for your application to be considered complete. If you do not submit all of the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The Application Process
To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. (name on resume must match current military ID or driver's license)
Use the Online Occupational Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
ALL RESUMES MUST BE SUBMTTED BY 11:59 PM EST ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Option A: Online Occupational Questionnaire.
1. Click "Apply Now" at the top right hand corner of your screen.
2. Verify that all of your documents that are required for this announcement are included in your application.
· You can save your work and come back later. Just click "Save" and "Logout".
· If you submit more than one application for this position, the most recent one submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
Option B: Paper Occupational Questionnaire.
If it is not practical for you to use the Online Occupational Questionnaire, you may complete your application process by faxing the OPM Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents. Application must be received by Friday, June 23, 2017. Follow these steps:
1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline or click the following link View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203FX.PDF
3. When faxing the OF Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing and always use the US Government Application cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.
Once the online questionnaire is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After HRO reviews your application, if you are found qualified, your application will be forwarded to the selecting supervisor who will, in turn, contact you to schedule an interview. If you are found not qualified, you will receive an email indicating your non-qualification.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470698000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS A MILITARY POSITION
Vacancy ID: 1965180
Army Aviation Support Facility 1
PD Number: D0483000
Indefinite
1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.
Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.