Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located with the 404th AFSB, Maintenance Division, Ground Maintenance Branch JBLM, WA.

Duties

Performs maintenance and repairs on a variety of powered support equipment and air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Fabricates test equipment and performs various levels of inspections on a variety of equipment. Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs major components such as electrical systems, generators, magnetos, electrical governors, automatic relays, electromagnets, AC, 60 and 400 cycle generators and 400 cycle frequency diodes and transistors Maintains and makes repairs on large capacity air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Performs acceptance, initial, in-process, safety and in-depth final inspections Performs inspection and load testing on crane hooks, hoists, cables, chairs, slings, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation
• This position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or be able to obtain a forklift license within 6 months of employment

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Powered Support Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. have experience making repairs on electrical systems, generators, voltage and current regulators, starter motors, and magnetos. I can operate common tools such as distributors, electrical governors, automatic relays, battery chargers, electromagnets, transfer switches, fuel pumps, and/or oil pumps. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: frequently works while equipment is overhead and where parts inspected are in hard to reach places. Work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, standing stooping, crawling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items. Uses lifting devices such as overhead cranes, hoists and forklifts to lift and position heavy items. WORKING CONDITIONS: Generally works in a large maintenance building which is generally well lit and heated; may work outside, occasionally in bad weather. Exposed to exhaust fumes, chemicals, excessive noise, dirt, oil, grease, etc. must stand on hard and damp surfaces for long periods of time. Subject to cuts, bruises, back strains, shocks, burns and skin irritation from fluids and fuels, broken bones, etc. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment as required.

Education

Some Federal positions allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education is permitted

Contacts

• Address GK-W6YXAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk