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.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position, the primary purpose of the position is to perform ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munitions storage area. The position also maintains home station readiness and trains reservists in the accomplishment of these tasks. 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. Line Delivery: Stores, handles, and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons, countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance. Munitions Support Equipment: Performs and certifies, armament and support equipment serviceability inspection. Munitions Controller/Combat Plans and Mobility. Munitions control is the focal point for planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling munitions activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance
• PCS expenses will NOT be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• AFSC: 2W071
• Incentive for prior work experience considered
• Superior qualifications will be considered

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 - Armament Work 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 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: Comprehensive knowledge of ordnance systems maintenance, explosive safety, security, inspection, storage, accountability, transportation regulations/rules, practices, procedures, principles and policies. Knowledge, experience and skill to work independently and make independent judgment/decisions related to accepted maintenance shop practices, processes, and procedures within the framework of oral or written instructions. Knowledge of maintenance methods and procedures to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, perform testing, and install a variety of aircraft, demolition, and base defense ordnance systems containing a number of interrelated devices related to more complex ordnance equipment, multi-component devices and complete round weapon systems. Completes overhaul and final alignment on All Up Round (AUR) and complex weapon systems. Modifies, tests and performs TCTO actions on a variety of support/test equipment, sub-assemblies, and complete round/AURs. Knowledge and ability to operate automated and manual computer systems operations including the APSR, AMST, MIS, AF MC2, JHCS, WEBFLIS. Knowledge in performing configuration changes, and deviation from standard work practices to obtain dimensional accuracy, system performance, or equipment reliability using expertise, focused attention and visual coordination. Proficiency to plan and lay out the repair sequence, and complete the modification, repair, and installation of ordnance in the SRAN inventory. Ability to read and autonomously interpret technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, and to use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work. Skilled in use, principles, concepts and methodology of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades, general maintenance practices, repair capability and skill to apply the data. Perform, plan, crew chief and carry out work assignments utilizing appropriate technical references, suitable tools, equipment, and materials required to complete the assigned tasks. Capability to develop, plan, organize and train to the Combat Munitions Training (CMT) program encompassing resources requirements, developed lesson plans, CFETP and AFQTP requirements and schedules/conducts specialized AFSC training. Ability to troubleshoot, and perform general maintenance on assigned MMHE supporting repair, replacement and TCTO compliance; includes safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) weekends. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. The incumbent must obtain and retain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement. 6. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: A combination of work performed inside shop areas with light, heat/ ventilation and a proportionate rate of outside work that may subject the employee to prevailing weather conditions, slippery or uneven surfaces, confined work spaces 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 face masks 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 buildup and teardown require Arming/disarming, installation/removal of squibs, explosive device or component, these operations 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 to incident/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.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh ARS 2475 Defense Ave Pittsburgh ARS-IAP, PA 15108 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]