ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Jobs

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Duties The primary purpose of this position is: to perform ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munition's storage area. The position also maintains home station readiness and trains reservists in the accomplishment of these tasks set forth herein. DUTIES: DUTY 1: Precision Guided Munitions (PGM): Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs a complete missile and ordnance system including support and test equipment consisting of numerous complex integrated components requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices. Performs maintenance and inspection functional checkout and self-test on assigned stockpile munitions requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices. DUTY 2: 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. Responsible for the reliability surveillance inspection, preservation, serviceability, marking, packaging, shipping/receiving and service/shelf-life management program requirements for munitions. DUTY 3: Conventional Munitions Maintenance (CMM): Assembles/Disassembles, performs maintenance/test includes safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 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. The incumbent must obtain a SECRET security clearance. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under The Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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. 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. Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shiftwork and uncommon tours of duty. Performs other duties as assigned. "IAW DoD I 3020.42, the position has been locally designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release." 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 workspaces 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. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Incentives : Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .