Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Title 32)

As a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32) WGyou will serve as a Small Shop Chief (SSC) with the responsibility for the overall shop. The position oversees and directs work of one or more employees who perform work in the Powered Support Systems Mechanic occupation are assigned to the shop. The incumbent performs the full range of non-supervisory work of the shop.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Possess the knowledge and skills found at the journey level as well as those required for planning accomplishing and maintaining a functional shop maintenance program.
• Plan and lay out work to be accomplished in the shop which is then completed by the incumbent and lower graded mechanic(s).
• Estimate manpower equipment and material requirements.
• Devise and maintain all program plans and records is skilled in surveillance and troubleshooting techniques and is able to determine maintenance/repair procedures needed without benefit of technical supervisory guidance.
• Plan organize and direct shop maintenance programs/procedures under general supervision.
• Determine approaches methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner.
• Provide recommendations and input to the supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals awards position descriptions changes disciplinary actions leave etc.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance ActAgency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition 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 trial period.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.

• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.

• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.

• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of MSgt.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals illustrations diagrams and schematics and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting testing and repairing equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-11 Level MUST - possess the 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; and 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 manufactures repair manuals diagrams and electrical schematics.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.