ELECTRONICS MECHANIC

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.

This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC, Position Description Number PDD0876000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

What you will do

• As a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC, WG-2604-11, you will perform repair, maintenance, modification, overhaul and installation of complex electronic systems and/or a portion of a complete electronic integrated system involving work on a number of subsystems but not requiring the integration of all operable subsystems into a functional integrated system.
• (1) Troubleshoots, inspects, installs, maintains, overhauls, repairs, and modifies complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components.
• Examples of equipment worked on include: navigational radios, Doppler or inertial navigation systems, global positioning systems, automatic planning systems, night vision systems, targeting systems, communications radios, flight control and stabilization systems, weapons systems, aircraft survivability equipment, specialized mission equipment and similar electronic and navigational equipment.
• (2) Completes operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting of line replaceable unit (LRU).
• Isolates unusual malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment.
• Solves problems by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of the systems.
• Adjusts and aligns sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, actuators, servos, computers and other related components.
• Removes faulty LRUs for shop repair.
• Installs serviceable components into aircraft.
• Accomplishes technical manual compliance and modification of components and systems.
• Maintains, modifies, calibrates and inspects a wide variety of user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
• (3) Completes bench check, testing, repair, inspection, modification, programming, reprogramming, mating, adjusting, alignment, and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units.
• Uses a variety of test equipment such as automated test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, powermeters, combined Boresight Harmonization Kits, and special purpose bench test sets.
• Tests and troubleshoots solid state electronic assemblies and subassemblies such as circuit cards, modules, rate gyros, electronic control amplifiers, electro-mechanical assemblies, random access memories, programmable read-only memories and various integrated circuits.
• Identifies faulty part and repairs to level authorized.
• Reassembles unit after repair, performs alignment and makes shop checks.
• (4) Recommends methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions, initiates materiel deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data, and assists in design changes as necessary.
• Conducts debriefing of aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions then documents all maintenance performed and records information related to the system, LRU's, or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records.
• (5) When designated on NGB Flying Status Orders, serves as member of flight crew for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions, or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements.(6) Guides lower level mechanics in performance of tasks.
• Conducts on-the-job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary.
• (7) Processes and accounts for due-in supply assets.
• Ensures that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained and that funds are not obligated for material or parts without proper justification.
• (8) Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X), and Aviation Resource Management Surveys.
• May be required to perform additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Complies with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
• (9) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• E5 - E7 Participation in direct deposit is MANDATORY For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.

Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• RESUME Your resume MUST BE IN PDF document format.
• The resume maybe submitted in any writing format but must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB.
• Example: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• If you are unable to provide the required documents, it is your responsibility to inform the hiring agency before the job closes.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• SF-50 To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) which can be retrieved from MyBiz , *** or eOPF, ***
• Please do not call Agency for a copy of your SF-50.
• All documents submitted must be in PDF document format.

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 (***).