Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Eustis, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The role is a military technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Eustis East at Fort Eustis, Virginia. It requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).

The mechanic tests, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs complex electrical and avionic systems, including electrical power control systems. The work involves documenting maintenance actions, researching technical aids, and using a variety of complex test equipment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. There is no specific length of training or experience required, and there is no education qualification requirement.

Employment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security investigation. The position also requires drug abuse testing and a medical examination before employment. A one-year probationary period applies. Work is generally performed indoors in well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas, with some outdoor work. Special or emergency assignments may involve inclement weather and exposure to electrical, aircraft, noise, chemical, and fall hazards.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must maintain active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision, including inspecting electrical equipment, diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions, and completing repairs with hand and power tools.
• Must undergo a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security investigation.
• Must meet Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must complete a medical examination before employment.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and the full range of testing procedures on complex electrical or avionic systems.
• Use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions and troubleshoot to determine their causes.
• Repair electrical equipment using hand and power tools.
• Maintain electrical power control systems.
• Document maintenance actions.
• Research technical aids.
• Use a variety of complex test equipment.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Moving expenses to the first official duty station may be authorized for eligible new Army Reserve Military Technicians.
• Recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates and advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed