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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.
This National Guard position is for a ARTILLERY REPAIRER, Position Description Number PDD1224000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
09/14/2023 to 09/28/2023
$27.46 - $32.05 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
MS-12126990-AR-23-320
749235000
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Must be a CURRENT member of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
As a ARTILLERY REPAIRER, WG-6605-10, you will
(1) Performs maintenance on the electrical system of the turrets. Repairs the stabilization control systems, circuit breakers, distribution boxes, cables, and wiring system, points and all other electrical components in the turret. Replaces Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
(2) Tests and repairs electrical test sets that are used to test the electrical systems of the tank turret. Follows schematic diagrams and relays to determine if there is malfunction in the test equipment.
(3) Repairs the hydraulic system, which provides the pressure to elevate and traverse the gun and rotate the turret. Repairs hydraulic valves which control the motion to ensure safety, these are controlled by electrical solenoids. Repairs the hydraulic motors, the elevating systems, the recoil systems and all other hydraulic parts and components in the turret.
(4) Repairs all mechanical parts involved in turret traversing, such as the traversing gearbox including the clutch assembly, and turret races including cupola bearings. Repairs the gears and bearings in the gearbox. Repairs all small gear drive components including those required to raise and lower the gun.
(5) Services the gun by exercising the recoil system to check for leaks in the seals. Borescopes the gun tube to check for wear. Makes recoil adapter readings to determine that the adapter and collar are serviceable.
(6) May also work on ITVs, howitzers, and other less complex equipment.
(7) Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: E1 - CW3
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
(PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT USE A MOBILE DEVICE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS)
IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
1. RESUME
Your resume MUST BE IN PDF document format. The resume maybe submitted in any writing format BUT must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, JOB DUTIES AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB.
Example:
$55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Complete and signed OF 306
OF 306 can be found at Optional Forms (opm.gov) This form must be complete, signed and dated within SIX months of the closing date stated on the announcement.
If you are unable to provide the required documents, it is your responsibility to inform the hiring agency before the job closes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.All documents submitted must be in PDF document format
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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 complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12126990~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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