Special Weapons System Mechanic Leader
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Job Location:
Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 35 - 41
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position Special Weapons System Mechanic Leader WL is to lead three or more journeyman and sub-journeyman mechanics in the process of disassembly overhaul modification diagnostics repair and test for the Air Launched Cruise Missile and associated subsystems.
- Lead a team of trades and/or labor workers.
- Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led.
- Become task certified on missiles and components that are contained within the position description by attending and successfully completing OJT classroom training and demonstrating proficiency in performing those tasks.
- Accomplish complete operational certification testing of assembled missiles following overhaul.
- Operate programmed test equipment to accomplish pre-disassembly diagnostic test of missiles and components which require verification of operational characteristics to determine if they are within acceptable tolerances or to isolate malfunctions to a subsystem or component.
- Perform missile final preparation and shipping tasks.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- May be required to work overtime rotating shifts uncommon tours weekends etc.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
- May be required to train and/or guide lower graded employees.
Qualifications
In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability To Lead Or Supervise.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprint reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Trouble shooting
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires moderate to strenuous effort. Must stand stoop bend reach climb and crawl. Handles items weighing 25 pounds or over with mechanical or human assistance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in clean well-lighted and well-ventilated production areas. May work outside or inside in areas that are drafty and noisy. Stands on concrete metal or hard composite floors for long periods of time. Frequently exposed to grease oils fuels and solvents to noise from drills and hammers and to the possibility for cuts and bruises.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon A-10 Thunderbolt II and the Minuteman III ICBM and performs depot maintenance of the F-16 A-10 and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities including skiing hiking boating extreme sports fishing and hunting with four distinct seasons low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
