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POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (D1067000)

Department of the Army

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Puerta De Tierra, PR
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Job Description

PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD

ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT




DUTY LOCATION: Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Isla Grande, Puerta de Tierra, PR

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Summary


PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD

ARMY TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT




DUTY LOCATION: Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Isla Grande, Puerta de Tierra, PR

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Overview


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Accepting applications

Open 10/22/2026 to 11/04/2026

Location

Puerta De Tierra, PR



1 vacancy

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Work site options

Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$31.06 - $33.65 per hour
Pay scale & grade

WU 10

Promotion potential
None





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Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required



Appointment type
Temporary - 30-NOV-2028



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Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No



Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No


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Announcement number
PR-13097282-AR-26-085
Control number
889830600


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Federal employees - Competitive service

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National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.





Duties


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  • This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG).

  • Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.




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Conditions of employment


  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.

  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

  • May be required to successfully complete a TWO (2) years trial period.

  • Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.

  • Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination and periodic medical evaluation thereafter.

  • Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

  • Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.

  • Must possess a valid Puerto Rico State driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.

  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within ONE (1) year of appointment.

  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

  • 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.



Qualifications



AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.



AREA 1 = All permanent Technician Enlisted member employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

AREA 2 = All indefinite Technician Enlisted members employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

AREA 3 = Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.



First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).



To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.



Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.




TEMPORARY PROMOTION / INDEFINITE:

This position is advertised against a valid man-year of an employee currently on an Active-Duty tour. If the employee does not exercise restoration rights, HRO MUST clear the Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Program (PPP) prior to process the personnel action may become permanent without further competition, upon recommendation of immediate supervisor, or may be terminated at any time by management decision.



An applicant selected for an indefinite appointment will occupy a full-time position without a specific time limitation. A technician NG T5 in this type of appointment does not work towards permanent tenure and can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. The permanent status of a current permanent employee NG T32 will not change in the event of a selection for a position that is being announced as indefinite. If a current permanent employee is selected, the position will be filled as a Temporary Promotion or a Change to Lower Grade. Employee serving under a temporary promotion may not retain a grade or rate of basic pay held during the temporary promotion. NG T5 employee selected for this position will not have return rights to their former permanent technician position after conversion to NG T32Dual Status. For more information concerning benefits for Indefinite employees see Benefits and Other Information.



DUTIES:

As an POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (D1067000), WU-5378-10, you will perform duties involving the maintenance and repair of power ground and other support equipment used in aircraft servicing and repairs. This position requires military membership. It is designated for an ARNG Enlisted incumbent only. In accordance with DA Pamphlet 611-21, the incumbent performs duties necessary to accomplish Powered Support Systems functions in support of programs essential to state ARNG daily operations, training, and readiness missions.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement is required. Some work performed in awkward positions or in cramped areas. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts heavier items using jacks, hoists, or other helpers.



WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed inside and outside in inclement weather, on icy or slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes and is subject to the danger from exposure to an environment of toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces, such as rotor heads, landing gear, explosive munitions, weapons, engine noise, heat, blast, intake suction, fast moving main gear box devices, rotating shafts, cartridge actuating devices, electrical voltage, fire and explosion caused by aircraft fuels, solvents, lubricants, paints and dusts, sharp edges, confined spaces.



QUALIFICATIONS:

You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experience copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, internet or other reference material constitute plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.



GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has sufficient skill and knowledge performing aircraft mechanic duties such as removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must possess skills in the use of hand tools and test equipment.



SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year in the occupational series code 5378 or the equivalent EIGHTEEN (18) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as inventory control, and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment; troubleshooting and repairing flight critical equipment; performing modifications on, and operating powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, deicers and non-powered equipment to include work stands, jacks, ramps, towbars, etc; performing required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment; keeping equipment clean; periodically observing the operation of equipment to detect problems; maintaining records and equipment logbooks; performing major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed.


Education



There are NO educational requirements for this position at this time.


Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits


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How you will be evaluated


You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.



Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to Inspect, Mechanical, Technical Documentation, and Technical Problem Solving


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Required Documents


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TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:



1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?



2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).



3. If you are a permanent employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).



4. Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 23 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).



5. Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).



6. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement).



FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:




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.


How to Apply


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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13097282



A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.



To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.



Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.



After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.



You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.



To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information



Miriam Pagan-Jimenez




Phone
787-289-1400 X1480
Email
MIRIAM.PAGANJIMENEZ.CIV@ARMY.MIL
Address
PR Army Aviation Support Facility

Hangar 21

Isla Grande, PR 00901-2104

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Next steps


Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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