Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Whiteman AFB, MO

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and receive the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. They must also maintain active membership in the assigned Air Force Reserve unit and receive, on average, one weekend of military training per month. The incumbent’s regular assignments are primarily ART duties, but may also include non-ART duties generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules are aligned to allow participation in unit training assemblies. The position is obligated to an employee with return rights from an overseas appointment; the selectee must acknowledge that they may later be displaced under reduction-in-force procedures. The employee must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and maintain current certifications. The position requires satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical unless exempt, and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period is required unless exempt. The work may require driving a motor vehicle and an appropriate valid driver’s license may be required. The employee is subject to random drug testing and must comply with applicable hazardous-material, waste, munitions, security, safety, and health requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Must maintain current certifications.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entering on duty, unless exempt.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 40 to 75 pounds.
Must be able to perform work involving standing, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions and hard-to-reach places.
Must have the ability to supervise.
Must be able to use munitions material handling equipment, support equipment, and armament systems.
Must be able to read and interpret technical orders, manufacturers’ manuals, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information, and use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas.
Must have knowledge of technical practices associated with ordnance equipment mechanics.
Must be able to troubleshoot complete ordnance systems, make repairs and modifications, and perform operational and functional tests.
Must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless exempt.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Must comply with the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; a qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the position’s duties.
The employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle and may need an appropriate valid driver’s license.
The employee is subject to random drug testing.
Must meet the applicable OPM WG-6600 Armament Work Family qualification standard and screen-out elements.

Responsibilities

Assign work to individuals and provide technical direction or assistance with difficult work steps and processes.
Comply with Federal, State, Department of War, U.S. Air Force, and local regulations concerning hazardous materials, waste, and munitions assets.
Advise employees of performance expectations and provide guidance, direction, and continuous feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Apply Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Opportunity Treatment principles to personnel actions and decisions, ensuring personnel are treated without discrimination.
Ensure education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives and good safety and health habits in all work areas.
Troubleshoot complete ordnance systems, including missiles and erecting and launching devices; make necessary repairs and modifications and perform operational and functional tests.