Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Title )
About The Position
This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position for a Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Title), Position Description Number T6323 000, and is part of the FL HQ 101 AOG, National Guard. The role involves installing, inspecting, and performing modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems, including electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. The mechanic will also inspect contractor-installed equipment for deficiencies, repair components such as generators, voltage regulators, governors, starter motors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, and oil pumps. Responsibilities include operating manual and remote switches, circuit breakers, and rheostats on various automatic transfer switches, switchgears, and power distribution panels to control and distribute electric power. The role also requires adjusting generator cycling and synchronization to meet electrical load demands and performing fabrication to modify equipment for local conditions.
Requirements
- Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work.
- Ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics.
- Skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment.
- At least 18 months specialized experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
- Experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems.
- Skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.
- Experience which provided working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships.
- Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must be a US citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized.
- Recruitment / Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized.
- Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, and perform modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.
- Inspect and check equipment newly installed by the contractor to determine operating deficiencies.
- Repair components such as generators, voltage regulators, governors, starter motors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, and oil pumps.
- Operate manual and remote switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on a variety of automatic transfer switches, switchgears, and power distribution panels to perform necessary electric power control and distribution functions.
- Adjust cycling and synchronization of generators to meet electrical load demand, energizing and de-energizing circuits to control distribution of electric power to busses and feeder circuits.
- Perform fabrication to modify equipment to fit local conditions.
Benefits
- 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.
- Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
