Ordnance Equipment Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Hill AFB, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on-average one weekend of military training per month. The primary purpose of the position is to perform ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munitions storage area while maintaining station readiness.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty.
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Must obtain and retain Secret security clearance
This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
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.
The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family.
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 Ability To Do The Work Of ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Without More Than Normal Supervision
Knowledge of ordnance systems maintenance, explosive safety, security, inspection, storage, accountability, transportation regulations/rules, practices, procedures, principles and policies.
Knowledge in performing configuration changes, and deviation from standard work practices to obtain dimensional accuracy, system performance, or equipment reliability using expertise, focused attention and visual coordination.
Proficiency to plan and lay out the repair sequence, and complete the modification, repair, and installation of ordnance in the Stock Record Account Number (SRAN) inventory.
Ability to apply determined criteria utilizing fusing and arming systems; technical drawings; precision measuring tools and equipment; wiring diagrams; rigid specifications and close tolerances to examine ordnance systems using a variety of standard precision instruments, gauges and methods.
Ability to read and autonomously interpret technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, and to use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work.
Skilled in use, principles, concepts and methodology of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades, general maintenance practices, repair capability and skill to apply the data.
Ability to troubleshoot, and perform general maintenance on assigned equipment supporting repair, replacement and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) compliance; includes safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) weekends.
The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entrance on duty, unless otherwise exempt.
Incentive for Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs a complete missile and ordnance system including support and test equipment consisting of numerous complex integrated components requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices.
Performs surveillance inspection duties in accordance with published guidelines on all munitions stock, issued, and returned custody munitions; inspects and certifies munitions residue and Munitions Potentially Presenting Explosives Hazard (MPPEH) turned in to the stock record account to determine serviceability, potential hazards, and accountability.
Assembles and disassembles, performs maintenance/test & repair, handles and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance.
Implements management controls for munitions assets, records munitions transactions, and manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisition, and disposition of munitions.
Warehouses, handles, and transports ammunition stock, maintains storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support.
Performs and certifies, armament and support equipment serviceability inspection.

Benefits

all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service
on-average one weekend of military training per month
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Incentive for Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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