ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Duties
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-Precision Guided Munitions (PGM): Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs 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.

-Munitions Inspection: Performs surveillance inspection duties IAW TO 11A-1-10 on all munitions stock, issued and returned custody munitions, and inspects and certifies munitions residue and Munitions Potentially Presenting Explosives Hazard (MPPEH) turned-in to the stock record account to determine serviceability, potential hazards, and accountability.

-Conventional Munitions Maintenance (CMM): Assembles/Disassembles, performs maintenance/test & repair, handles and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance.

-Accountability: Implements management controls for munitions assets, records munitions transactions, and manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisition, and disposition of munitions.

-Munitions Storage: Warehouses munitions stocks, maintains storage area infrastructure and facilities,vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment or Relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
• The incumbent must obtain and retain a secret security clearance level designated for the position.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• 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.
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
• Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• A pre-employment physical is required for this position.

Qualifications

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 - Armament Work Group. 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 without more than 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:

1. Knowledge of a variety of major items and assemblies of ordnance systems such as missiles and erecting and launching devices to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, modify, install, and test systems; identify and correctly choose between alternative methods and trade techniques; set up the work area; and determine the degree of disassembly necessary and the extent of rework needed.

2. Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of ordnance systems and equipment usually containing a number of interrelated devices.

3. Skill in the use of test consoles and precision measurement instruments common to the trade such as height gages, micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and surface gages to assure dimensional accuracy of such critical parts as gears, shafts, bearing spacers, hydraulic valve sleeves and pistons, and a variety of mating and directional control surfaces.

4. Skill in a variety of troubleshooting, defect isolation, and repair processes related to more complex ordnance equipment and multi-component devices that are usually composed of a number of interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies and components to completely or partially disassemble equipment and make repairs that are often complicated by critical tolerances and dimensions that require rework or hand finish of replacement parts.

5. Ability to read and independently interpret technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information, and to use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work.

6. Ability to troubleshoot complete ordnance systems such as missiles and erecting and launching devices and make necessary repairs and modifications and perform operational and functional tests.

Physical Effort: The work requires physical exertion from frequent standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and stretching. Working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and in hard-to-reach places changing tires, processing ammo, working beside and on top of trailers utilizing chains and strapping material. May occasionally work in a sitting position while making repairs at a workbench, inspection tables, or operating test stands/ consoles. The work requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying various sizes and shapes of boxes, tools, components and parts weighing between 50 pounds and 100 pounds.

Working Conditions: A combination of work performed inside shop areas with light, heat/ ventilation and a proportionate rate of outsidework that may subject the employee to prevailing weather conditions, slippery or uneven surfaces, confined workspaces and noise with double hearing protection required. There is frequent exposure to cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and injury from possible ruptured lines or component failure during high pressure testing. Must wear facemasks and protective clothing when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic fuels, substances and acids, and will be required to work in close proximity to explosive components and devices on a daily basis. Situations for buildupand teardown require Arming/disarming, installation/removal of squibs, explosive device or component, theseoperations plus loading, assembly, primers, fuses, propellant charges, and boosters/ packing of hand-held signals,smoke signals, grenades and colored marker signals constitute situations where assets are more vulnerable toincident/accidental mishaps.

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 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 well qualified or above for this position. 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.

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, 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.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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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