Ordnance Equipment Mechanic
Hill Air Force Base, UT - USA
Job Summary
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil addition ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.
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The primary purpose of the position is: To perform ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munitions storage area. The position also maintains home station readiness and trains reservists in the accomplishment of these tasks set forth herein.
Duties:
- Precision Guided Munitions (PGM): Installs modifies overhauls maintains troubleshoots and repairs a complete missile and ordnance system including support and test equipment consisting of numerous complex integrated components requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices.
- Munitions Inspection: Performs surveillance inspection duties IAW TO 11A-1-10 on all munitions stock issued and returned custody munitions and inspects and certifies munitions residue and Munitions. Munitions Controller/Combat Plans and Mobility.
- Conventional Munitions Maintenance (CMM): Assembles/Disassembles performs maintenance/test & repair handles and transports ammunition rockets unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures demolition material and other types of conventional ordnance.
- Accountability: Implements management controls for munitions assets records munitions transactions and manages allocations stock levels inventories requisition and disposition of munitions.
- Munitions Storage: Warehouses munitions stocks maintains storage area infrastructure and facilities vehicles and equipment to ensure mission support.
- Line Delivery: Stores handles and transports ammunition rockets unguided and guided weapons countermeasures demolition material and other types of conventional ordnance. Munitions Support Equipment: Performs and certifies armament and support equipment serviceability inspection.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
- This request includes superior qualifications consideration
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
- AFSC: 2W0X1
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 the ability to do ordnance equipment mechanic without normal supervision
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 ordnance systems maintenance explosive safety security inspection storage accountability transportation regulations/rules practices procedures principles and policies. Ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance on assigned MMHE supporting repair replacement and TCTO compliance; includes safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles.
- Knowledge of maintenance methods and procedures to troubleshoot repair rebuild perform testing and install a variety of aircraft demolition and base defense ordnance systems containing a number of interrelated devices related to more complex ordnance equipment multi-component devices and complete round weapon systems. Completes overhaul and final alignment on All Up Round (AUR) and complex weapon systems. Modifies tests and performs TCTO actions on a variety of support/test equipment sub-assemblies and complete round/AURs.
- Knowledge and ability to operate automated and manual computer systems operations including the ASPR AMST MIS TMRS AF MC2 JHCS WEBFLIS. Knowledge in performing configuration changes; and deviation from standard work practices to obtain dimensional accuracy system performance or equipment reliability using expertise focused attention and visual coordination. Proficiency to plan and lay out the repair sequence and complete the modification repair and installation of ordnance in the SRAN inventory.
- Ability to read and autonomously interpret technical orders technical manuals blueprints schematic drawings manufacturers manuals maintenance bulletins and to use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work. Skilled in use principles concepts and methodology of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades general maintenance practices repair capability and skill to apply the data.
- Knowledge experience and skill to work independently and make independent judgment/decisions related to accepted maintenance shop practices processes and procedures within the framework of oral or written instructions.
- Perform plan crew chief and carry out work assignments utilizing appropriate technical references suitable tools equipment and materials required to complete the assigned tasks. Capability to develop plan organize and train to the Combat Munitions Training (CMT) program encompassing resources requirements developed lesson plans CFETP and AFQTP requirements and schedules/conducts specialized AFSC training.
- This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) weekends. The incumbents regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- This is a testing designated position (TDP).
- 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. (
- The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
- Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state commercial drivers license with hazardous materials endorsement.
- The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. Performs other duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: A combination of work performed inside shop areas with light heat/ ventilation and a proportionate rate of outside work that may subject the employee to prevailing weather conditions slippery or uneven surfaces confined work spaces and noise with double hearing protection required. There is frequent exposure to cuts bruises shocks burns and injury from possible ruptured lines or component failure during high pressure testing. Must wear face masks and protective clothing when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic fuels substances and acids and will be required to work in close proximity to explosive components and devices on a daily basis. Situations for buildup and teardown
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
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.
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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