THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a WG-5378-10 POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1561000 in FAC 44M200 and is part of the MO 239th Combat Communications Squadron. APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Excepted Service position. This is a bargaining position.

Duties

Conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned. Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, operates, overhauls, tests, modifies powered ground support equipment, such as engine driven generator sets, heaters, ventilation, air compressing, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Performs intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment. This includes working on engines and generators such as removing, repairing, and overhauling of accessories, and rebuilding of units. Paints equipment to possibly include Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) finishes. Replaces, checks and adjusts valves, bearings, cams, clutches, bushings, springs, armatures, push rods, exhaust manifolds, tubing, hose and defective wiring. Diagnoses malfunctions, using visual and auditory senses, test equipment and applicable technical publications; makes repairs, removes, disassembles and assembles components and sub-systems. Uses special purpose power generating equipment and systems to provide electrical power for deployable communications and data processing facilities. . Uses special purpose air conditioning units and systems to provide specific and critical temperature control in deployable communications and data processing facilities Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies multi-fuel tactical heating units. Utilizes layout drawings electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and refrigeration schematics and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems. Performs periodic scheduled maintenance inspections. Paints equipment to possibly include Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) finishes. Plans and fabricates electrical power distribution equipment. Maintains and provides for bench stock, automated maintenance and mobility products, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), hazardous waste, contaminated waste control, and safety procedures. Maintains historical and training records and performs administrative duties for technical orders (TO) and files. Plans power and lightning grounding schemes, cables, connectors to interface with military and commercial power system sand sub-systems.

Requirements

• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Maximum Military Grade- TSgt (E-6) Minimum Military Grade- SrA (E-4) Enlisted - AFSC 2A3X3, 2A6X2, 3E090, 3E0X1 or 3E0X2 Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates your knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics; and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing and repairing equipment. WG-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 18months of specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify and test various types of powered ground support equipment, air compressing, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment. The specialized experience must also indicate that you have working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics. Must currently hold or have held AFSC 3E0X2 or 3E1X1. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address MO 239th Combat Communications Squadron 10800 Lambert International Boulevard Bridgeton, MO 63044-2371 US
• Name: Angela McCall
• Phone: 573-638-9500 X37495
• Email: [email protected]