Aircraft Ornance Systems Mechanic

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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. 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 perform the work of an Aircraft Ordnance System Mechanic with little to no 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: Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to test complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Ability to maintain, repair, and modify complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Ability to troubleshoot complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Skill in the use of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades. Ability to calibrate complete electronic and electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of safety requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and technical orders. Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data such as schematic diagrams, blueprints, and technical orders relating to the electronics and electro-mechanical trades. Knowledge of security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and policy statements. Comprehensive knowledge of operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices. Knowledge of related electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of tool, equipment, and materials accountability and security. Ability to clean work area and job site upon completion of work. Ability to remove/install complete electronic or electro-mechanical systems. Ability to operate a computer. Skill in the selection and use of electronic and electro-mechanical testing equipment. Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its certification and documentation procedures. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. May be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft for TDY purposes. Incumbent may be required to perform expediter/dispatcher duties. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. 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. This is a testing designated position (TDP); The employee is subject to random drug testing. Must be able to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy lifting (80 lb. and over). Hours of straight pulling are 2 hours/week. Hours of pulling hand over hand are 1 hour/week. Hours of pushing are 2 hours/week. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Both hands required. Hours of walking are 2 hours/day. Hours of standing are 4 hours/day. Hours of kneeling are 4 hours/week. Hours of repeated bending are 4 hours/week. Hours of climbing, legs only are 3 hours/week. Climbing, use of legs and arms. Both legs required. Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Ability to distinguish shades of color. Hearing (aid permitted).If it can b

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