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The full performance level: 10
CUT-OFF DATE: Complete application packages processed by the first cut-off date of 30 NOVEMBER 2016 may be rated and receive first consideration for employment. If your application is submitted and processed after this date, you will receive consideration on an "as needed basis".
This register is being established and may be used to fill:
(A) Full time permanent positions; OR
(B) Full time term positions exceeding 1 year but will not exceed 4 years from the date of the initial term appointment; OR
(C) Full time temporary positions not to exceed 1 year.
NOTE: New appointment shall be made at the minimum rate of the appropriate grade unless regulatory guidance permits otherwise.
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11/15/2016 to 03/31/2017
$23.22 - $27.08 per hour
WG 10
Many vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel may be required in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
10
No
AFMC-1844996-XXXXXX-9V-MS
456409500
The purpose of this position is to perform removal, installation, check-out, and repair of egress and jettison systems. Before maintenance is accomplished, aircraft is made "safe" by de-energizing trigger mechanisms and removal of explosives from egress and jettison systems on all types of aircraft. Uses various types of test equipment to align, troubleshoot, and to correct malfunctions of egress and jettison systems which include seats, hatches, wing tanks, and/or pylons. Replaces or provides assistance and guidance to lower grade technicians in replacing components or sub-assemblies, rotary actuators, seat positioning actuators, and other parts that can be changed to prevent removal of major components and realignment of entire system.
Other Significant Facts:
1. Appointment is contingent upon passing a physical examination.
2. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
3. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
4. May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
5. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.
6. Required to keep and maintain state certifications and appropriate licenses (Commercial Driver's License with HAZ-MAT endorsement) required to transport, ship and store all egress components and Class 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 explosives. Uses government provided transportation and ensures that appropriate placards and markings are applied prior to transportation off base.
Physical Demands: The work requires standing, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and in hard to reach places. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Working Environment: The work is performed either inside or outside and subjects the employee to prevailing weather conditions, noise, slipper or uneven surfaces, and working in confined areas. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, grease, oil, dirt electrical shock and possible injury when de-arming and arming the machine.
NOTE: If you want to change and/or add information to your application package (resume with acceptable format) during the open period of this announcement, you will need to reapply (to include completing the online questionnaire) and include the changed and/or added information with your application package. This will ensure you receive full consideration for this position.
The description of your work experience in your application (resume with acceptable format) must clearly demonstrate that you have gained and currently possess the following knowledge, skill, and abilities shown below to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position being filled:
1. Ability to do the work of an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. (This is a Screen-out element. Screen-out elements are the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance. Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the Screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration.)
2. Knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, modify and test a variety of aircraft ordnance systems such as missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, egress, and jettison systems, and rocket launching equipment, set up the work area, determine the degree of disassembly necessary and the extent of rework needed.
3. Knowledge of Safety regulations, practices and procedures.
4. Skill in the use of test equipment and measuring devices such as leak detectors, feeler gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, micrometers, bore sight tools, multi-meters, and ammeters.
5. Ability to interpret and apply technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematics drawings and other technical information.
6. Ability to troubleshoot, repair, modify adjust and test a variety of aircraft ordnance systems using electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles of operation such as missile and special weapons launching devices, decoys, egress and jettison systems, and rocket launching equipment without more than normal supervision.
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 worked per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: 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.
Applicants must be US Citizens and proof (such as Birth Certificate, passport, naturalization papers, etc.) will be required during in-processing.
Priority Placement/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicants who have special priority placement rights must be well qualified for the position. Well qualified, for this position, is defined as meeting the minimum qualifications of the position. In addition, ICTAP applicants must submit required documents to determine eligibility in accordance with 5 CFR 330.704. Some of these documents include a copy of the agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF50.
Reemployed Annuitants who are receiving an annuity can be hired if the position meets certain criteria described in the following instruction:
http://www.afciviliancareers.com/sites/default/files/DoD-instruction-1400-25-V300.pdf
Certain Military Spouses are also eligible to apply under E.O. 13473. More information is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/veterans-authorities/#url=Appointment-of-Military-Spouses.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
BASIS OF RATING
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience on your resume meets the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veteran's preference; however, preference is still applied.
Category 1, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the position of Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic. Candidates in this category are considered expert specialists in performing the duties of Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic.
Category 2, Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum experience requirements for the position of Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic.
Category 3, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the position of Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic.
You will be rated on the detailed description and quality of your experience described in the application in combination with your responses to the occupational questions in this document. Note: If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your description of experience and/or education, you will be assigned to the appropriate category as reflected by your knowledge, skills and abilities.
Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must provide legible copies of DD214s showing the type of discharge. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. SF-15 is located at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
For more information regarding veterans' preference please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
Legible copies of official college transcript(s), and evaluation of foreign education (if applicable) if using education to qualify.
Any other documents such as SF50s (or equivalent), A&P License, spouse orders/dependent ID (military spouse), or any other documents required in this announcement.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
NOTE: Should you have any questions about the application process, rather than inquire by e-mail you are encouraged to call and speak with a Human Resource Representative at the Delegated Examining Office at (405) 739-3272. Hours are 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all of the following steps:
1. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
2. Your resume containing past employers names and detailed work experience.
NOTE: If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format; however, you are strongly encouraged to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of your resume. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
3. Additional Required Documents (such as college transcripts, proper documentation of veteran's status, etc.) - A complete listing can be found under Required Documents.
Your complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, March 31, 2017.
To apply online:
Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
Complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf, using the following Vacancy ID 1844996.
Fax your documents to OPM at 1-478-757-3144 for processing.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this OPM Form 1203-FX to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any required or supporting documents to OPM at 1-478-757-3144 for processing. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Additionally, all notifications of status, i.e., Notice of Rating, Notification or Disposition, are sent to the primary email address listed in your profile and your status section of your USAJobs.gov account.
NOTE: Applications are only accepted through USAJobs.gov or by fax to OPM, per the instructions above. Please do not submit your application package to this office as it is not an acceptable form of application. Tinker AFB Delegated Examining Office does not accept applications via; hand carry, email, office fax, or mail via U.S Postal, UPS or FedEx.
Upon the submission of your application package to USAJobs.gov, you will receive an automatic reply from OPM informing you that your application has been submitted, received and is being processed.
After the announcement closes you will receive a Notice of Results. This will inform you of your eligibility according to the information you input when answering the occupational questionnaire questions. At this point you have completed the application process.
Once the application process is completed in its entirety, a manual review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Your online questionnaire, along with your resume and any documentation you submitted to support your responses will be reviewed. You will receive written notice via email that designates whether or not you are found to be eligible to be referred for consideration for the position.
If you are ultimately deemed ineligible, from your Notice of Results, you will receive no further correspondence concerning the position. If or when the position is re-announced or re-opened, you may wish to re-apply.
Applicants considered eligible for the position, will receive notification of referral for employment consideration. If you are referred for consideration, you may receive additional correspondence via email or phone pertaining to a position. Should you be referred for consideration and not selected, you will receive a Disposition letter informing you that the position has been filled.
Eventhough you are considered eligible for the position, you may not receive notification of referral due to several possible reasons, i.e., no current vacancies to fill, ample veterans for initial consideration, not in the first cut-off, etc. You may, however, be referred for consideration in the future.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/456409500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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