Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is military technician position with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Carson West located at Fort Carson, Colorado. Responsibilities Perform full range of testing procedures on complex electrical or avionic systems Document maintenance actions Use a variety of complex test equipment Research technical aids Perform full range of testing procedures on complex electrical or avionic systems Maintain electrical power control systems Document maintenance actions Perform full range of testing procedures on complex electrical or avionic systems Maintain electrical power control systems Use a variety of complex test equipment Maintain electrical power control systems Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Conduct inspections of electrical equipment, use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunction, and complete repairs of electrical equipment using hand and power tools - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical effort: Work assignments often involve prolonged standing and considerable kneeling, bending, stooping and stretching as well as frequent climbing and descending of aircraft and maintenance stands. Occasionally, work in cramped and awkward positions may be required. Work frequently requires unassisted lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Work may require carrying objects in excess of 20 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside of well-lit, heated and ventilated areas. Outside work is usually performed in good weather conditions. However, under special or emergency situations work may be required in inclement weather on icy, wet and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and maintenance stands. The incumbent is exposed to potential injury from high voltage, RF and IR radiation, aircraft rotors, jet blast, hazardous noise levels, hot components and falls from maintenance stands and aircraft structures. In addition, the incumbent may be exposed to fumes, solvents, dust, dirt, grease and oil. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment. Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.