ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, Position Description Number T5791000 and is part of the KS 190 Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. This regional laboratory supports several National Guard wings throughout the Midwest.

What you will do

• As an ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-2602-12, you will be assigned to the following Precision Measurement Equipment Lab: 190th/Forbes ANG, KS.
• You will perform maintenance, repair, calibration, overhaul, final alignment, and modify/certify manual, semi-automatic systems, flight line test units, laboratory standards of unusually complex precision measurement and data acquisition systems.Installs, tests,repairs,overhauls,fabricates or modifies,calibrates,troubleshoots and certifies highly complex electronic systems components or subassemblies.
• Installs and tests highly complex electronics equipment.Performs functional tests to locate equipment malfunctions in accordance with accepted trade practices to minimize equipment downtime.
• Sets up Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment(TMDE) and uses this equipment to ensure operational accuracy by performing intricate and complex laboratory and/or on site calibrations and repairs of electronic systems.
• Uses electronic measuring equipment ranging in complexity from multi meters to complex software-controlled automatic test equipment.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment Uses trade tools such as wire strippers, drills, files, dremel tools, soldering irons, and microsoldering units to remove and replace parts.
• Maintains records and documents actions.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK" Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period.
• Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.

Education

Applicants that have attended the Air Force Precision Measuring Equipment Specialist Course or equivalent training course from other branches of service is desired. Please include certification.

How you will be evaluated

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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.

NUMERIC CATEGORY: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package.

Numeric category ratings are: Highly-Qualified: To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation; Well-Qualified: To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position.

May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position; Qualified: To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Documents you must provide

• If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered.
• Please carefully review which documents are required.
• Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.
• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• A COMPLETED 2 PAGE RESUME IS REQUIRED.
• Your resume must NOT exceed 2 pages in length and show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary.
• If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade.
• Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates.
• Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
• For current Federal employees: Latest SF50, Personnel Action 3.
• Veterans Preference Documentation: You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service.
• Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position.
• The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what the condition of discharge is thought to be.
• If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
• If Claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must provide additional supporting documentation: Signed self-certification checklist, PCS orders, Marriage certificate or license.
• To access the MSP self-certification checklist visit the DCPAS website at DCPAS MILITARY SPOUSE CHECKLIST *** A MILITARY PCS MUST HAVE OCCURED TO CLAIM PREFERENCE*** Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program: DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3), Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2), Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation: Marriage Certificate, Spouses PCS Orders, Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1), SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and a copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS.
• You must upload the applicable documents with your application package.
• These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.
• If you do not upload the required and/or informational documents, then you must document in your application package (resume) the information needed to determine your eligibility.
• If selected, you must submit all requested documents at the time of tentative job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications.
• You will have two business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

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 (***).

Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.