Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and associated commments, electrical distribution equipment, diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines, and various other Aerospace Ground Equipment.

Duties

['- Inspects, troubleshoots, performs modifications and repairs to powered and non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE). - Performs preventive maintenance on powered and non-powered AGE in accordance with technical data. - Operates aircraft deicer trucks in accordance with established procedures to assist in the deicing of home station, transient and sometimes TDY aircraft. - Performs major repair, replacement, and Overhaul Of powered AGE components such as diesel, gasoline, Or gas turbine engines, and mechanical and electrical accessories of engines. - Utilizes safety practices, procedures, follows established safety rules and regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Complies with Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) program and maintains supply discipline. - Operates other vehicles and equipment such as AGE bobtails, flatbed trucks, shop tugs, plow vehicles, etc. to transport ground equipment (powered and non-powered) between flight line and maintenance facilities as well as snow removal duties.']

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 WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance 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 the ability to do the work of a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC without more than normal 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: 1. Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid-state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to AGE powered support systems. 2. Knowledge Of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel, gasoline and gas turbine engines associated with AGE equipment. Knowledge or/and skill in safely operating large vehicles such as bobtails, flatbed trucks, etc. Operate vehicles on flight line and maintenance facilities at slow speeds near personnel and aircraft. Skill in manipulating vehicles with heavy loads, including starting, stopping, and backing. Ability to drive safely, interpret and apply instructions and other guidelines required for flight-line deicer truck operation and operations of other vehicles. 3. Knowledge of technical practices associated with repair and maintenance of Aerospace Ground Equipment; hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, refrigeration, heating, liquid/gaseous Oxygen and nitrogen and mechanical Systems. 4. Skill in reading, interpreting, and using Wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides associated with AGE equipment. 5. Ability to use and maintain tools, measuring and test instruments, and related equipment needed to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot Aerospace Ground Equipment. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and the documentation of maintenance actions. 6. Ability to understand and apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others. Ability to adhere to regulations, directives and polices governing the Air Force and Foreign Object Damage Program (FOD). Knowledge of Quality Assurance Program and flight line operations. 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 EFFORT: Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas. Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists, or helpers. WORKING CONDITIONS: May work inside or outside. Inside work involves frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside work may involve exposure to inclement weather, rain or snow, or wet or icy conditions. Both inside and outside, frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or surfaces. Vehicle operators work outside and operate vehicles in all kinds oftramc and weather on base, public roads and flight- line areas, in close proximity to aircraft and are subject to the dangers associated with flight-line operations. Operators are exposed to dirt, fumes, and loud noises. The work may involve extended periods or time in temperature while functioning as an AGE dispatch driver supporting the flight-line operations. May work on parts and systems Which are dirty and greasy and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains, and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment, and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the incumbent must follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eyeglasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard- toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and clothing. Some ofthese safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn Or used for long periods.

Other information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here 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 here 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 here 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. Disabled veteran leave 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 here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.