Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER, WL-11, is to lead 3 or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

Duties

Lead a team of trades and/or labor workers. Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led. Test, troubleshoot, repair, adapt, and modify various unique Nuclear Missile Weapon Systems and components in both Launch and Missile Alert Facilities. Install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, modify, inoperable or malfunctioning air conditioning units at ICBM missile alert facilities and launch facilities. Modify, troubleshoot, and repairs Missile electronic subsystems such as programmer group, digital data group and systems distribution box containing essential system resistors, rectifiers, switches, relays, capacitors, and regulators. Perform as Team Chief with specific responsibilities (along with assistant team chief) to perform complex Missile System site entry and exit procedures, using Missile Entry Control System compounded with a unique Missile Electronic Encryption Device that does not allow for error. Repair water leaks, cracks, and bulges in steel liner of the Launch Facility Primary Access, Launch Tube, Launcher equipment room, Launch Control Center and Launch Control equipment room liners, electrical, communication and refrigerant coolant conduits using a variety of specialized tools, equipment and hazardous materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must have valid driver’s license with the ability to acquire a Commercial driver’s license.
• Must meet all requirements of the Personal Reliability Program (PRP) IAW AFI 36-2104 permitting work on or in close proximity of critical components and/or nuclear devices. Position is Critical PRP code “A”.
• Must be able to certify in explosive ordnance handling.
• Maybe require certify as a welder.
• Must be able to acquire CPR certification
• May be required to certify as Hazardous Materials/Waste Operations and Emergency Response Team member IAW OSHA 29 CFR 1910-120.
• May be required to certify for Processing Chlorofluorocarbon and Halon Chlorofluorocarbon Refrigerants IAW OSHA 40 CFRE, Part 82, Subpart F.
• Must be able to qualify Firearms Shotgun training.
• 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.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

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 WL-5300 Industrial Equipment 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 Ability To Lead Or Supervise. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Trouble shooting 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 DEMANDS: The incumbent frequently performs heavy lifting, pulling, carrying of equipment and material weighing 25 pounds without assistance and over 25 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in awkward positions or in restricted spaces where coordination of hands, legs, and body are needed to perform tasks. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in areas of hazardous explosive, rocket engine propellant (MMH), toxic vapors and fluids, high noise, high pneumatic and hydraulic pressures, and often extreme weather conditions with below zero temperatures, sever winds averaging 50 MPH and wind chill of 40 degrees below zero. Exposure to Hantavirus, dirt, grease, oil, and various cleaning chemicals. Will often work at heights up to 90 feet in confined areas. Must comply with missile safety requirements and wear all required safety equipment for each task. All areas within the missile facilities always require Two Person Concept.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AF Sustainment Center 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHM
• Phone: (801) 586-4683
• Email: [email protected]