The primary purpose of this position is to provide inspection, corrosion control, prevention and treatment of structural and ancillary components for ICBM missile sites at Malmstrom AFB,MT to include 150 Launch Facilities (LF), 15 Missile Alert Facilities (MAF) dispersed over 20,000 sq miles with one way travel distances over 150 miles Also including two on-base trainers, the proof load test facility, over 75 pieces of Missile/ Aircraft Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).

Duties

Performs a wide variety of mechanical tasks, uses, maintains and troubleshoots, tools and specialized equipment perform mg maintenance on Nuclear Missile Weapons Systems and components on Launch Facility, Missile Alert Facility and Missile Support Equipment/Vehicles. Routinely performs as Assistant Team Leader and as Team Leader as required with specific responsibilities to perform complex Nuclear Missile System site entry and exit procedures, using Missile Entry Control System (MECS) compounded with a unique Missile Electronic Encryption Device (MEED) that does no allow for error. Prepares various surfaces of interior and exterior components of buildings and other structures performing maintenance on Nuclear Missile Weapons Systems and components on Launch Facility, Missile Alert Facilities and Missile Support Equipment/Vehicles by media blasting, mechanical and chemical removal of deteriorated coatings and corrosion, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats. Mixes, thins, blends, matches, tints, and tones coating materials performing maintenance on Nuclear Missile Weapons Systems and components on Launch Facility, Missile Alert Facilities and Missile Support Equipment/Vehicles. Apply coating materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other specialized methods to include metal spray (metallization) on Nuclear Missile Weapons Systems and components on Launch Facility, Missile Alert Facilities and Missile Support Equipment/Vehicles.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 85) 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
• Shift work may be required, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. emergency overtime may be required
• A valid vehicle operator's license is required if not already possessed, a class B CDL must be obtained after hire Required to operate government vehicles up to 32,000 GVW straight truck
• May be required to tram and/or guide lower graded employees
• Will be required to be certified as a Maintenance Team Chief
• Will wear respirators or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) as required
• Must complete all collateral training to include but not restricted to, Missile Safety, Nuclear Surety, Personnel Reliability Program, Hazardous Waste Training and all requirements for dispatching to remote missile sites
• Will be inspected quarterly by direct observation of certified QA Evaluators on Job performance and must meet the requirements for "Maintenance Evaluation Program (MEP)"and Production Inspector (PI)
• Exposure to toxic paints, chemicals, cadmium, lead, hexavalent chromium, formaldehyde or other hazards and required annual occupational health examinations
• Must be able to Qualify with Firearms, Shotgun training
• Will be required to assist other workers m various crafts
• Dispatch to and from LFs and MAFs is required Remain over Night (RON) at a MAF could be required resulting from inclement weather, timelines, and safety reasons
• This is a Testing Designated Position The employee is subject to random drug testing
• Position requires a SECRET security clearance and PERSONNEL RELIABILITY PROGRAM certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Incumbent must be qualified in the use of required weapons, as the incumbent will be required to use firearms in performing duties

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work 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 is ability to do the work of a WG-4749 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC more than normal without 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: I. Knowledge and ability to perform mechanical procedures, use and maintain specialized tools and equipment employing a variety of skills including pipe fitting and plumbing, electrical maintenance, component disassembly/ reassembly and routine maintenance Use and maintain specialized testing equipment to test surface profile, confined space air sampling, coating thickness and security entry/monitoring equipment. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, procedures and nuclear weapons safety rules. Knowledge of electrical testing procedures and AC/DC circuitry, use of electrical test equipment, multi gas air sampling, equipment and procedures. 2. Skill operating personal computers to complete training, perform equipment operation testing, required competency courses and documenting maintenance actions. Knowledge of current Federal, state, local, and Air Force regulations pertaining to environmental laws and hazardous waste management. 3. Knowledge of accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques including special finishing techniques 4. Knowledge of paints and thinning additives and skill m tinting, toning, matching, and blending dating materials. 5. Skill and ability to comprehend and apply Air Force publications, technical orders and manufacturer's instructions pertaining to nuclear missile maintenance operations for the mixing, use, and applications of coating materials. 6. Skill in determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials best suited to obtain the surface condition and finish required. Physical Effort The technician will be subject to crawling, bending, and standing in various tiring and straining positions in very tight places Requires lifting, carrying and pulling equipment weighting up to 70 lbs on a regular basis Prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and in situations where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places The work may be at extreme heights Must be able to work in confined areas exposed to heights over 90 feet (launcher closure apron walls) using safety harness and lanyards This requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, be strapped in to swing stages, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Ability to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weigh up to50 pounds Occasionally, may be required to handle materials and equipment that weigh 70 pounds and over. Work Conditions The work is done inside and outside, with dirt, spray, and fumes usually present The technicians is sometimes required to prepare, treat, and finish surfaces outside mall types of weather Work is done in areas where hazardous explosives, rocket engine propellant MMH, toxic vapors, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen, Hydrogen Sulfide, lower explosive limit, and fluids Often extreme weather conditions with below zero temperatures, severe winds averaging 50 MPH and wind chills of 30 below zero and temperatures over 100 degrees F Exposure to Hantavirus ( a deadly rodent spread virus), dirt grease, oil and various cleaning chemicals Will be often working with exposure to falls of 30 to 90 feet Will often work at heights up to 90 feet in confined areas (Launcher Closure abutment walls) Must comply with missile safety requirements and wear all required safety equipment with each task OSHA, Air Force, base and shop safety directive requires protective equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, safety glasses or sun glasses, gloves, rain gear, hard hats, coveralls, respirators and other protective gear are required, which are usually heavy and uncomfortable Must comply with TWO PERSON CONCEPT in No Lone Zones at all times Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts and bruises, may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones Subject to expanded shifts, directed job delays/stoppages, and overnight stays 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Malmstrom AFB 7215 Goddard Drive Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]