Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and associated components, electrical distribution equipment, and aircraft arresting barriers.

Duties

DoD civilian employees may be eligible for market rate rental homes on-base. Please call the MHAFB Military Housing Office at 208-828-2782/2756 for more info - Installs, inspects, and performs modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. - Performs preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. - Troubleshoots electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. - Maintains, inspects, repairs, diagnoses, and modifies aircraft arrestor barrier units. - Maintains records and documents actions. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety ru)es and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• 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
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle up to and including a 2-1/2 ton truck. An appropriate valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• Position may require the employee to operate a forklift up to 15,000 pound capacity to move heavy power support equipment.
• Shift work may be required.
• May be required to train/guide lower-graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• DoD civilian employees may be eligible for market rate rental homes on-base. Please call the MHAFB Military Housing Office at 208-828-2782/2756 for more info

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-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance 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 a Powered Support 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 principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to powered support systems. 2. Knowledge of the operation of emergency generator power systems. 3. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation. Ability to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others. 4. Skill in reading, interpreting, and using wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides. Skill in troubleshooting complex situations related to electrical power generators. 5. Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as hydraulic knock-out tools, hammers, drills, valve spring compressors, and micrometers. 6. Skill in installing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power systems. 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work which involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas. Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists, or helpers. WORKING CONDITIONS: May work inside or outside. Inside work involves frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside work may involve exposure to bad weather, rain or snow, or wet or icy conditions. Both inside and outside, frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or surfaces. Works on parts and systems which are dirty and greasy and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains, and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment, and is exposed to the possibility of receiving bums and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the incumbent must follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eye glasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.

Contacts

• Address Mountain Home AFB 366 Gunfighter Avenue Ste 190 Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]