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Job Title:ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEM MECHANIC (Military Requirement)

Department:Department of the Air Force

Agency:Headquarters, Air Force Reserve

Job Announcement Number:443

SALARY RANGE:	$24.00 to $28.00 / Per Hour
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, January 02, 2012 to Tuesday, January 01, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	WG-2610-12
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	many vacancy(s) - MacDill AFB, FLView Map many vacancy(s) - Eglin AFB, FLView Map many vacancy(s) - Homestead AFB, FLView Map many vacancy(s) - Patrick AFB, FLView Map many vacancy(s) - Dobbins AFB, GAView Map More Locations
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Applicant 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 ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL UPCOMING LIKE POSITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN.  CERTIFICATES MAY BE ESTABLISHED AND USED FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF 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 may be paid.
• Incentives may be offered.

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DUTIES:

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This occupation includes jobs involved in rebuilding, overhauling, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, aligning, and maintaining integrated systems, i.e., where the output of a number of sensors subsystems are integrated in a logic subsystem and the resultant used to modify the operation of the total system.  Examples are; fire control, flight/landing control, bombing-navigation, and electronic warfare or multiple integrated electronic systems composed of several of these systems which are closely interrelated and interdependent. 

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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) Must 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 work uncommon tours of duty. 

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.  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 Job Elements 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. 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  Job Elements 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 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 instruction your supervisor gives you when you start a task.  Tell about experiences 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--Lost 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-- List the kids 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 H - Theory of Electronics-- Tell about your schooling, training and experience that shows your knowledge of the science of electronics; principles, basic functions and application to include Electro-magnetism, alternating current, direct current, vacuum tubes, circuit analysis, rectification, detection, modulation, transmission, wave propagation, oscillation, amplification, feedback, resonance, filter, and  crystal action.  Give dates of courses, course titles,a and level of instruction .  Have you taught or explained theory?  If so, give types of persons taught and subject matter. Element J -Troubleshooting-- Give 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 N - Electronic Diagrams and Schematics -- Give examples of electronic drawings, schematics, and diagrams that you can read.  Describe your ability to read and interpret diagrams for electronic equipment.  Also describe your ability to identify electronic components and symbols by listing those you have worked with and give brief descriptions of each.  

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BENEFITS:

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The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits. Visit

http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc  to learn more about major benefits offered to most federal employees.

 

 

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.

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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 and/or OF-612 (What your resume and/or OF-612 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 584152. 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 and/or OF-612 (What your resume /or OF-612 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 25^th of each month.  Therefore, if we receive your application by midnight on the 25^th 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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