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Whiteman AFB, MO
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) performing the role and responsibilities of the Senior Munitions Inspector performing both on and off ordnance equipment maintenance and to train reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.
1. Performs small shop duties over the journey level mechanics in the section, no more than 25%, of the time.
2. Manages the munitions inspection training program; Provides proper allocation, control, care, and use of ordnance and related equipment to customers.
3. Sets up and operates software controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to test and troubleshoot complex electronic components of missiles and ordnance systems.
4. Receives stores, handles, and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance.
5. Complies with all federal, DOD, USAF, state, and local regulations concerning hazardous material and waste including all explosive items.
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Temporary Promotion
This is a Temporary Promotion Not-to-Exceed 30 Sep 2027. If you are selected for this position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family. 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.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position with normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
I. Comprehensive knowledge of munitions storage procedures and maintenance methods and procedures to troubleshoot, repair, modify, and test systems of a variety of aircraft ordnance systems including support and test equipment, sub-assemblies, and associated handling equipment or devices.
2. Knowledge of explosive safety, security, and transportation regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of test equipment and measuring devices such as leak detectors, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, bore sight tools, multi-meters, voltmeters, and ammeters and in automated and manual computer systems operations including systems such as the Combat Ammunition System, Core Automated Maintenance System, Tactical Munitions Reporting System, FEDLOG.
4. Ability to interpret technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information and skill to apply the data; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
5. Knowledge of ordnance systems maintenance, inspection, storage, and transportation rules, practices procedures, principles and policies including safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles and assorted tools; Knowledge of explosive safety, security, and transportation regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify, adjust and test a variety of aircraft ordnance systems using electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles of operation such as missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, CAD/PAD items, and rocket launching equipment; Ability to plan and organize training includes determining resources requirements, developing lesson plans, schedules and conducting training.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30% of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends.
2. Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.
3. Personal protective equipment must be worn in compliance with safety and health directives. Position requires the incumbent obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
4. May be required to travel on commercial or military aircraft when TDY is needed. May be required to work uncommon tours of duty.
5. 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.
6. This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy lifting (80 lbs. and over). Heavy lifting (45-79 lbs.). Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.). Light lifting (under 15 lbs.). Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over). Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.). Light carrying (under 15 lbs.). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week. Hours of pulling hand over hand are I hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 2 hours/day. Hours of standing are 4 hours/day. Hours of kneeling are 4 hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only, are 8 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger I to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception required. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hear (aid permitted). lf it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Outside and inside (other than normal commuting). Excessive noise, intermittent. Constant noise. Electrical energy. Slippe1y or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Working on ladders or scaffolding. Working closely with others. May be required to work in confined areas.
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.
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 . 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.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
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.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the 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 a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application . The Vacancy ID is 12925699
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) performing the role and responsibilities of the Senior Munitions Inspector performing both on and off ordnance equipment maintenance and to train reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein.
1. Performs small shop duties over the journey level mechanics in the section, no more than 25%, of the time.
2. Manages the munitions inspection training program; Provides proper allocation, control, care, and use of ordnance and related equipment to customers.
3. Sets up and operates software controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to test and troubleshoot complex electronic components of missiles and ordnance systems.
4. Receives stores, handles, and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance.
5. Complies with all federal, DOD, USAF, state, and local regulations concerning hazardous material and waste including all explosive items.
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Conditions of employment
- Temporary promotion, NTE 30 Sep 2027
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- 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.
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- AFSC: 2W071
Temporary Promotion
This is a Temporary Promotion Not-to-Exceed 30 Sep 2027. If you are selected for this position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family. 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.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position with normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
I. Comprehensive knowledge of munitions storage procedures and maintenance methods and procedures to troubleshoot, repair, modify, and test systems of a variety of aircraft ordnance systems including support and test equipment, sub-assemblies, and associated handling equipment or devices.
2. Knowledge of explosive safety, security, and transportation regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of test equipment and measuring devices such as leak detectors, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, bore sight tools, multi-meters, voltmeters, and ammeters and in automated and manual computer systems operations including systems such as the Combat Ammunition System, Core Automated Maintenance System, Tactical Munitions Reporting System, FEDLOG.
4. Ability to interpret technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information and skill to apply the data; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
5. Knowledge of ordnance systems maintenance, inspection, storage, and transportation rules, practices procedures, principles and policies including safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles and assorted tools; Knowledge of explosive safety, security, and transportation regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify, adjust and test a variety of aircraft ordnance systems using electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles of operation such as missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, CAD/PAD items, and rocket launching equipment; Ability to plan and organize training includes determining resources requirements, developing lesson plans, schedules and conducting training.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30% of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends.
2. Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.
3. Personal protective equipment must be worn in compliance with safety and health directives. Position requires the incumbent obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
4. May be required to travel on commercial or military aircraft when TDY is needed. May be required to work uncommon tours of duty.
5. 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.
6. This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy lifting (80 lbs. and over). Heavy lifting (45-79 lbs.). Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.). Light lifting (under 15 lbs.). Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over). Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.). Light carrying (under 15 lbs.). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week. Hours of pulling hand over hand are I hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 2 hours/day. Hours of standing are 4 hours/day. Hours of kneeling are 4 hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only, are 8 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger I to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception required. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hear (aid permitted). lf it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Outside and inside (other than normal commuting). Excessive noise, intermittent. Constant noise. Electrical energy. Slippe1y or uneven walking surface. Working around machinery with moving parts. Working around moving objects or vehicles. Working on ladders or scaffolding. Working closely with others. May be required to work in confined areas.
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.
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 . 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.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
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.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the 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 a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application . The Vacancy ID is 12925699
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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