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This Position Closed on 01-Jan-2013

This Position Closed on 01-Jan-2013

Job Title:Aircraft Engine Mechanic (Military Requirement)

Department:Department of the Air Force

Agency:Headquarters, Air Force Reserve

Job Announcement Number:SEU-443 Standing Register

SALARY RANGE:

$22.22 to $25.92 / Per Hour

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, January 02, 2012 to Tuesday, January 01, 2013

SERIES & GRADE:

WG-8602-10

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

10

DUTY LOCATIONS:

many vacancy(s) - Hill AFB, UTView Map
many vacancy(s) - Langley AFB, VAView Map
many vacancy(s) - Randolph AFB, TXView Map
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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applicants must be United States Citizens and be eligible and willing to join the USAF Reserve. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Enlisted position.

Air Reserve Technicians are part of the regular civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.  In addition, ARTs are required to maintain active membership in an Air Force Reserve unit so long as they occupy Air Reserve Technician positions. As members of reserve units, ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

 

This is a standing register used to fill potential positions at AFRC locations as vacancies occur. The beginning and ending salaries may vary depending on the location of the position. 

 

Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade being filled.  Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

 

Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.

 

The Government’s most important asset is its people.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Travel Expenses, Bonuses, Incentives and/or Special Pay Rates may apply

DUTIES:

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to perform scheduled or unscheduled inspections, repairs, replacements, build-up and tear down, flightline maintenance and operational runs of aircraft propulsion systems. Incumbent of this position will perform the following duties:

 

Performs troubleshooting on a variety of complete operational aircraft reciprocating or gas turbine engines in aircraft on the flight-line, or rebuilt or modified engines in test cells. 

• Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles aircraft engines, their assemblies, and components.  
Uses a variety of test equipment, hand, and power tools.       
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. 

Certifies work produced under the USAF Technical Order Program.

Removes or installs entire propulsion systems from/on aircraft working as a member or leader of an engine change team.    

Maintain/operate test cell and hush house 


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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A specific length of experience or training is not required. However, you must have had experience and/or training (military or civilian, paid or unpaid) of sufficient scope and quality to be able to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. You must show that you have the experience as identified in the Job Elements listed below under 'How You Will be Evaluated' as they relate to the position for which you are applying. Since your rating will be based upon the information you supply in your application (resume), you should be as detailed as possible when identifying your relevant work experience.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

Position may or will require incumbent to: (1) Fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. (2) Incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. (3) May be required to obtain special certification training (i.e., Red X, engine run, etc.) and security clearance. (4) Position may require background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and/or a security clearance.  (5) Some positions covered by this announcement may be designated for drug testing. (6) May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc. (7) Work requires moderate to strenuous effort.  Must stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, and crawl.  Frequently handles items weighing up to 10 pounds, and often lift and carry assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds. Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other employees are available to assist when handling heavy or awkward items.  May be required to climb steps and ladders and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces. May be required to climb steps, ladders, and stand on slippery or inclined surfaces.  (8) Work is performed in clean, well lighted, and well-ventilated production areas. May work outside or inside in areas that are drafty and noisy, such as aircraft hangars.  Stands on concrete or hard composition floors for long periods of time.  Frequently exposed to grease, oils, fuels, and solvents; to noise from jet engines, drills and hammers; and to the possibility of cuts and abrasions from handling tools.  Occasionally exposed to shop / flightline hazards. (9) Some positions under this announcement may be 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.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

 

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans within the same quality category. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. You will receive a rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.

 
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:  Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

 
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following Job Elements : Use the following Job Elements as a guide to assist you in identifying your relevant work experience:

ELEMENT A - Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision: What work can you do by yourself without the help of a boss or supervisor? Give examples of the kinds of instructions your supervisor gives you when you start a task. Tell about experience you have had that shows you can work on the basis of your own judgment. (Screening Element) ELEMENT B - Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment: Identify the hand tools, power tools, specialized tools, and related support equipment that you have used and give brief examples of the work performed with each. ELEMENT C - Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair: Identify the types of equipment you have had to assemble; make; install; test; or repair. Give examples of the work you performed on the equipment such as assemble; disassemble; install; test; maintain; repair; troubleshoot; calibrate; modify; and design. ELEMENT F -Technical Practices: Provide examples of your work experience that required inventing new methods to do tasks that could not be done in regular ways. State trade theory or technical principles you are familiar with which must be understood to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Give examples of work you have performed which required knowledge and experience in new and up-to-date trade practices. Also, give examples of your work, which required precise timing, accurate dimensions, or precise fit.  ELEMENT I - Use of Test Equipment or Measuring Instruments: Identify the measuring instruments and/or test equipment that you have used and briefly describe for what purpose you used each.  ELEMENT J - Troubleshooting: Provide examples of your experience troubleshooting equipment. Show the extent to which you had to understand the entire system to isolate the problem. Tell extent of danger to equipment if incorrectly handled while troubleshooting. Give examples of the more difficult troubleshooting you have done.  ELEMENT K - Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, or Blueprints: What kind of instructions, specification or directives have you had to interpret? Be sure to describe experience in interpreting new instructions or specifications concerning changes in operational procedures. How frequent were changes? On what jobs did you have to interpret manufacturers’ guides, catalogues, technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, charts or maps? Give examples of the more difficult instructions, etc. you had to interpret.


BENEFITS:

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OTHER INFORMATION:

  • For more information visit the Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs
  • Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date.  Individuals with more than 120 days before separation date must submit with their application a letter, signed by their commanding officer, stating the individual will be released from active duty (Palace Chase) if they obtain an ART position.  Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days.
  • Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  ICTAP eligibles achieving a score of 80 or higher, excluding veteran preference points, will be considered well qualified.  Federal civilian employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704.  This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.
  • Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection.  For information on military spouse preference, please refer to website http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/st006.pdf.  Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference.
  • REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests will be made on a case-by-case basis. For additional information, you may visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov/disability
  • All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.


HOW TO APPLY:

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Your application must be completed online or faxed to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 1-478-757-3144.   The Special Examining Unit office does not accept applications by e-mail, regular mail, fax or in person. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by Tuesday, January 01, 2013, which includes: 
 
1.  Your Resume (What your resume must contain can be obtained from the Air Force Reserve website at
http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs on page 2 of the Federal Job Information Sheet for Air Reserve Technicians).
2.  The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (as applicable)
3.  Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
 

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, January 01, 2013.  Incomplete application packages will not be considered and will receive an ineligible rating.  
 
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf 
using the following Vacancy ID 583482. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
 
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
 

If you cannot apply online:
1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire 
View Occupational Questionnaire and
2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire
http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required:
 

1. Your Résumé (What your resume must contain can be obtained from the Air Force Reserve website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs on page 2 of the Federal Job Information Sheet for Air Reserve Technicians).
2. The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

•Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable 


  If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, please see the information below:


•   Claims for 5-Point Veteran’s Preference. Submit official documentation such as (1) a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - Member 4 copy of this document, because it identifies the type of separation, character of service, and narrative reason for separation; (2) Virtual MPF awards and decoration printout; or (3) Statement of Service Letter.
•   Claims for 10-Point Veteran’s Preference. Submit the following documents (1) Standard Form 15; (2) an Employment Letter from the Veterans Administration, dated 1991 or later identifying percentage of disability is the preferred supporting documentation which must be submitted with the SF 15. The Employment Letter can be requested through the Veterans Administration by calling 1-800-827-1000; and (3) a DD-214 Member 4 copy of this document, because it identifies the type of separation, character of service, and narrative reason for separation. If sufficient information is not provided, Tentative Preference may be granted based on Tentative Preference criteria as stated above.

 

For further details on veterans preference, please refer to the OPM VetGuide at http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.
 

The above mentioned forms may be obtained from the Air Force Reserve website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs

 

 

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HQ AFRC SEU
Phone: (478)327-0113
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: SEU@AFRC.AF.MIL
Agency Information:
Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit
Special Examining Unit
135 Page Rd
Robins AFB, GA
31098-1601 Fax: (478)757-3144

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

The cut-off date for these positions is the 25th of each month.  Therefore, if we receive your application by midnight on the 25th of the month, you are eligible to go on the register the following month. However, your application will not be reviewed until a vacancy is received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and competencies based upon your category rating.  

 

Additional Duty Location Info

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