ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32)

Duties

As a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Production Section is comprised of Precision Guided Munitions (PGM), Conventional Maintenance, Line-Delivery and Munitions Support Equipment Elements. Assembles/Disassembles, adjust configuration, performs maintenance/test & repair, handles and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance such as 40MM, Cluster Bomb Units (CBU), Guided Bomb Units (GBU), general purpose bombs, aircraft canon ammunition, missile systems, decoys, countermeasures to include LUU series flares and dispensers for loading on aircraft based on Unit Committed Munitions List (UCML) and Wings training requirements. Independently troubleshoots electrical/mechanical faults of integrated systems by thoroughly analyzing operating trends. Perform Pre/Post Flight inspection and flight line return inspections. Assigns Weapon Stock Number (WSN) and records builds and teardowns of complete rounds in the accountable property system of record (APSR). Applies determined criteria utilizing fusing and arming systems; technical drawings; precision measuring tools and equipment; wiring diagrams; rigid specifications and close tolerances to examine ordnance systems using a variety of standard precision instruments, gauges and methods. Performs maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and high pressure air tanks subsystems and assemblies. Configures Munitions Material Handling Equipment (MMHE) for mission support. Delivers in a safe configuration, MMHE/munitions between assembly/staging areas and aircraft parking ramps. Validates expenditure and movement documentation for munitions reconciliation and expenditure reporting. Performs and certifies, armament and support equipment serviceability inspections. Maintains and repairs MMHE for all work orders assigned to maintenance actions. Performs inspections on armament, support, and associated test equipment using a wide variety of processes and techniques.
• Materiel Section is comprised of Operations, Inspections and Stockpile Management Elements. Manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and disposition of munitions. Validates, maintains, and provides security of accountable/auditable records. Ensures segregation of duties is maintained both physically and within the accountable property system of record (APSR). Manages excess munitions program. Coordinates scheduling of complete, custody, special munitions inventories and compiles inventory adjustment packages as required. Notifies the Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO) and munitions supervision if information or data suggests mismatches, negligence, fraud, or theft involving munitions accountability. Implements forecasting and allocation procedures for munitions levels. Coordinates with the Munitions Inspection and Storage/ Handling Elements prior to requisitioning assets for inclusion in the Master Storage Plan. Establishes and maintains the munitions inspection program; approved marking, packaging, and seals; shelf and service life monitoring program; and certifies munitions residue for all munitions assets. Manages and maintains munitions storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support. Stores bulk stock and operationally configured or built-up munitions.
• The Systems Section is comprised of Munitions Control, Combat Plans, Mobility & Training and Plans & Scheduling Elements. Coordinates with munitions elements, weapons expediter, flight-line expediter, maintenance activities, and base support agencies to ensure effective flow of information, scheduling, and use of available resources. Reports statuses for the Nuclear Certified Equipment Program. Directs, coordinates, and monitors scheduled and unscheduled munitions maintenance operations in the appropriate automated system. Collects information on the status of all explosives operations, makes proper notifications, and directs actions to be taken in response to emergency and contingency actions. Develops, maintains, coordinates, and integrates Emergency Action Checklists with outside agencies. Manages keys and high security lock program. Maintains maps of the storage area, primary and alternate explosives routes, and sited explosives locations. Schedules, coordinates and maintains inspection results with outside agencies of all real property. Directs physical counts of flight-line munitions as necessary to resolve expenditure conflicts.
• Maintains hazardous waste and material according to applicable directives. Coordinates commercial or organic movement hazardous material munitions or related assets through the Traffic Management Office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

• All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas Air National Guard.
• All individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard.

Remarks:

• This dual status technician position requires military membership in the Texas Air National Guard
• This position is subject to rotating shifts
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial period required (see remarks)
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
  

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS :
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Need not have AFSC to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC within one year of appointment.

Rank Spread: A1C/E-3 not to exceed SSgt/E-5?
AFSC: 2W0X1

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
To qualify at the WG-10 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment experience reflecting experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.

Additional information

Additional Information

Trial Period:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Other Requirements:

• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.