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:

• 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.
• 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. Conducts and documents a 100-percent movement validation of all direct-input and remote-input physical movements against processed munitions transactions. Prepare and schedule munitions for shipment. Develops, maintains, and utilizes a Master Storage Plan. Ensures utilization of storage capacity, manages Net Explosive Weight (NEW), Quantity-Distance (QD), explosive compatibility, security, and preserves munitions assets.
• 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. Develops and administers combat plans, mobility packages and training programs serving as a point of contact for maintenance planning, forecasting, and scheduling for live, inert, and dummy munitions, non-powered munitions support equipment, handling equipment, and facility inspection requirements. Oversees munitions training programs, implements training standards, and develop local policies, procedures, and training plans for Munitions Supervision. Develops and maintains munitions portion of the Base Support Plan, Expeditionary Site Plan, and Munitions Employment Plan. Tracks work-order completion actions, awaiting maintenance/parts and TCTO programs. Coordinate with Quality Assurance for review of all TCTOs, mission critical list, modifications, retrofits, and alterations. Authorize the performance of maintenance by assigning a job control number and initiating a work orders. Reviews aircraft time change requirements to maintain a quarterly rolling forecast and a weekly schedule to manage workload against available resources.
• 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. This includes:

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

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:

• This is a Bargaining Unit position.
• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
• Trial period required (see remarks)
• Texas Air National Guard Membership is required.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.

Military Requirements :
For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.

Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

AFSC: 2W0X1

Rank Spread: E-3/A1C not to exceed E-5/SSgt
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.

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 :

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? AND Comprehensive knowledge of missile and ordnance systems. Ability to identify ordnance by filler, color code, markings, or physical description. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles, practices, and inter-related processes for the purpose of independently troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical faults, issues, etc. Skill in interpreting complex drawings, specifications schematics and performs intricate shop mathematics for complete systems to Comprehensive skills in the use of precision measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, potentiometers, frequency signal generators, etc. as well as in troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining missiles and missile test equipment?

Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance2
• Must have a valid driver's license (to get a gov cert for munitions transport)

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.