Summary This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Section Small Shop Chief no more than 25% of the time over journey level mechanics involved in the installing, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, modifying, calibrating, and repairing of aircraft electrical systems and equipment on board conventional aircraft supported by the organization and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Duties: 1: Performs administrative supervisory duties over the journey level mechanics in the section no more than 25 percent of the time. Performs final functional and operational tests of the entire aircraft electrical or environmental systems and related. 2: Performs troubleshooting of electrical or environmental systems and related equipment for assigned aircraft. Controls tools. 3: Installs, modifies, repairs, replaces, adjusts and overhauls complex and/or electrical or environmental systems, components, and accessories, with intricate wiring armament, landing gear, antiskid, ignition, stall warning, power distribution, engine drive alternator and fuel indicating systems. 4: Utilizes safety practices and procedures and complies with security regulations, directives, and policies. Cleans work area and equipment. 5: Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program. As required, verifies and certifies work processes and procedures of certified coworkers and trainees and adequacy of work accomplished. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 for WG-2800 - Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 - Electrical Installation and Maintenance 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 an Aircraft Electrician (Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic) 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 assigned shop and trade practices. Knowledge of electronic principles in order to recognize @types and sizes of resistors, capacitors, wiring, and transistors. Knowledge of the interface of electrical or environmental systems with hydraulic, electronic armament, instrument, and mechanical systems and assemblies. 2. Ability to follow appropriate work practices including keeping a tidy, clean, and orderly work area. Ability to apply technical practices in the performance of assigned work. Ability to lay-out connecting circuits and make connections in order to prevent equipment or circuit overload or malfunction. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the electrical theory, principles, and circuitry and instruments used in shop and trade practices and a knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and their relationships. Comprehensive knowledge of testing and troubleshooting techniques and procedures utilizing a variety of test devices and ability to analyze, modify, and repair complex electrical or environmental systems and components on assigned aircraft. 4. Skill in installing, relocating, and repositioning electrical and electronic components and wiring to facilitate installation of equipment. Skill in calibrating and adjusting components such as amplifiers, proximity boxes, generators, and voltage regulators. Skill in tracing hard to locate and intermittent electrical defects and problems using a variety of meters and testing devices. 5. Ability to use and interpret computer data, wiring diagrams, technical data, blueprints, schematics, and engineering instructions. Ability to follow budgeting directives, instructions and procedures. 6. Knowledge of applicable personnel, manpower, time, and attendance, and budgeting instructions, guidelines, and requirements. Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and technical orders. Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials accounting and security. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures. 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 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. 3. This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. 4. May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for TDY purposes. May be required to work overtime. 5. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs uncommon tours of duty. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee frequently climbs up and down ladders, check stands, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures while making repairs or installations. The work requires long periods of standing and considerable kneeling, bending, stooping, and stretching. The work frequently requires individuals to make repairs or installations in hard-to-reach places requiring awkward and strained positions. In addition, the work requires lifting and carrying aircraft electrical items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Employee works in hangars and on flight lines. Workers are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures in hangars and weather, temperature, and noise extremes on flight lines. Workers are exposed to dust, dirt, grease, oil, fumes, solvents and other aircraft fluids while working on aircraft in various stages of repair or modification. Workers at this level are exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, electrical shock, skin and eye irritation, and falls from elevated work areas e.g., check stands and aircraft structures. In addition, some workers on flight lines are exposed to potential injury from turning rotors or jet blast during engines run ups. 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 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
