POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32), Position Description Number D1067000 and is part of the AR ARNG AASF, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Branch/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

What you will do

• Responsible for the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment.
• Troubleshoots deficiencies and repairs flight critical equipment including lifting devices, turbine powered generators, towing devices and auxiliary power units.
• Trouble-shoots, repairs; services; performs modifications on, and operates powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, deicers and non-powered equipment to include work stands, jacks, ramps, tow-bars, etc. Trouble-shoots equipment and determines the extent of repairs as well as the parts required.
• The authorized level of maintenance includes troubleshooting, tune-ups and adjustments of internal combustion and turbine engines, fuel controls, carburetors, clutch linkage, brakes and other mechanical links that utilize common hand tools and a variety of test equipment.
• Performs required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment including repairing and replacing tires, lubrication, oil changes, replacing air, fuel and oil filters, checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts, hoses, v-belts, and other items.
• Keeps equipment clean and free from dirt, oil, grease and corrosion.
• Periodically observes the operation of equipment to detect problems.
• Maintains records and equipment log books.
• Performs major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed, to include but not limited to, power-plant systems, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, diesel and gas systems, air systems, starting systems, ignition systems and electrical systems in addition to the following components, power-plant, brake, fuel, steering, hydraulic, air, starting, ignition and electrical system.
• Assist in daily refueling operations to include accountability, testing, issuing of bulk petroleum products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Military Grades: Enlisted Minimum Grade - PVT/E-1 Maximum Grade - SFC/ E-7 Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.
• IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position.
• Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor).
• Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO).
• Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion).
• Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs): A thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components related to electrical power production equipment and aircraft arresting systems.

Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, or rebuilding diesel or gasoline engines, generators, starter motors, carburetors, associated generating and distributing equipment and aircraft arresting systems.

Ability and skill to read and apply technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and to measure and work with close tolerances in the performance of their duties.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume: showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• DO NOT COPY THE GENERAL, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, KSAs AND DUTIES WORD FOR WORD AND PLACE INTO YOUR RESUME; YOU MUST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO EACH STATEMENT.
• Current Military Branch Career Data Brief: Air- Career Data Brief: can be obtained through vMPF using the following steps: Navigate to *** > Login > Career Data Brief (CDB) > View CDB > Print to Microsoft PDF > Save as a PDF.
• Army- Soldier Talent Profile: can be obtained through IPPS-A using the following steps: Navigate to *** Login > PKI Login > (login with CAC) > OK > My Soldier Talent Profile > Print.
• From here, you save the document as a PDF.
• If you are not currently serving in a Military compacity (any Branch or Service), please provide a letter of intent to join the National Guard.
• Failure to provide proper documents may result in disqualification.

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 once the announcement has closed. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance