Ordnance Equipment Mechanic - Department of the Air Force - Terre Haute, IN

INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

DUTY LOCATION: Terre Haute, IN (181 IW)

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Munitions Maintenance, Storage, Handling, and Missile Maintenance Section of the Munitions Maintenance Branch. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance on assigned missiles, operate, repair, maintain and calibrate missile test.equiprnent, operate the Combat Ammunition System (CAS B), store handle and perform intermediate level maintenance on assigned conventional munitions.

This job announcement is for employment as an Indiana Air National Guard Technician; a Federal Civil Service position. This is a dual-status technician job whereby you are required to maintain active membership in an Air National Guard unit and are required to wear the military uniform at the workplace. As members of a unit of the Indiana Air National Guard, you will be required to train with your unit, normally one weekend a month and 15 days of annual training each year. Indiana Air National Guard units and members are subject to immediate call to federal or state active duty to meet national or state emergencies.

APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This position is a Permanent Excepted Service position.

MILITARY RANK REQUIREMENTS: E-5 thru E-6

MILITARY SPECIALITY REQUIREMENTS: Individuals must meet the qualifications for the technician position but will have 1 year from date of hire to be assigned to a compatible AFSC in a compatible unit for the technician position advertised.

Compatible Military Assignments: 2W071

AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) Technicians employed by the Indiana Air National Guard

Temporary, TERM or Indefinite Federal (Tenure 0 or 3) Technicians employed by the Indiana Air National Guard

Traditional Guardsmen with the Indiana Air National Guard

Guard members from another state; Reservists/IRR; and/or Active Duty Airmen willing to join the Indiana Air National Guard

Civilians with prior military service willing to join the Indiana Air National Guard

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional Travel
  


• Occasional mission travel may be required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required
  


• Must be in the grades: E-5 thru E-6
  


• Must possess or be able to obtain a secret security clearance
  


• Must be a member of the Indiana Air National Guard or be willing to join
  


• Must participate in direct deposit

DUTIES: Back to top

As a Ordnance Equipment Mechanic with the Indiana Air National Guard (ANG), your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Maintains and repairs assigned missiles. Conducts operational tests using special purpose test equipment and precision measurement devices. Analyzes varying forms of data from different sources of test equipment and isolates system component malfunctions by visual observation or use of electronic, pneumatic, and pneudraulic test equipment. Interprets wiring diagrams evaluates and analyzes equipment specifications and, other technical documents. Disassembles missiles and determines the nature and extent of component and parts repair required. Removes and replaces defective major components connecting appropriate cables to insure continued operating capability of missiles and guidance and control systems. Ships defective components to depot. For repair, if unserviceable prepares discrepancy reports as required or locally dose of inert or explosive items when authorized. Assembles and disassembles missiles into major components and performs scheduled/unscheduled, in use and in storage inspections. Inspects parts and subassemblies for damage, rust, corrosion, cracks, acceptable tolerances, and Time Compliance Technical. Orders (TCTOs) of components. Conducts periodic corrosion control inspections.
  


• Operates, repairs , maintains and calibrates missile test equipment. Performs system analysis of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic and pneudraulic test equipment under actual or simulated conditions to determine operational status, Conducts a variety of tests to troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions. Accomplishes alignment, repair, overhaul modification and calibration of assemblies and subassemblies of equipment such as oscilloscopes, frequency signal generators, frequency counters, milliwatt potentiometers and other assigned measuring equipment used in troubleshooting repairing and. calibrating of test and checkout equipment. Combines data from all sources of test equipment to determine the root system malfunction.
  


• Receives, assembles, issues, identifies, inspects and stores conventional aerospace munitions such as bombs, ammunition, starter cartridges, flares, egress munitions, etc. Identifies, sorts, and judges the physical condition of received munitions. Compares identification markings and obvious physical characteristics against shipping documents. Checks munition shipping documents for completion and accuracy and corrects documentation as needed. Determines proper storage and safety requirements as to quantity distance, compatibility, pilferability, and applicable stacking of piling regulations. Uses forklifts and special handling and lifting equipment peculiar to munitions operations. Conducts periodic inventories, and rotates munitions in storage based on shelf life, priority issue, etc.
  


• Munitions Supply (FX) Operates Combat Ammunition System (CAS B) in accordance with applicable regulations and manuals. Maintains document files and accountable records. Manages the excess serviceable/unserviceable munitions program. Coordinates scheduling of complete, sample and special munitions inventories, Monitors and maintains munitions related report cycle, repairable processing, and bench stock activities. Provides detailed account management training to custodians and. alternates. Monitors stock levels to insure adequate munitions ax-eon hand. to support mission requirements, War Reserve Material (WRM), and wartime consumable distribution objects (WCDO), Performs material control functions for FK items. Accomplishes requisition actions and maintains due-in, due-out and status files. Responsible for maintaining and physical security of manual and automated document control records (DD Form 1348-i and CAS products) Acts as Awaiting Parts (AWP) Monitor for munitions items Submits technical order changes to correct defective equipment or to improve existing procedures Prepares ammunition disposition reports and other correspondence on excess usable and unserviceable munitions items to the appropriate disposition authority accountable. Determines the status of munitions which have been restricted or suspended from use. Provides immediate oral and written notice .to all users of the affected items.
  


• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top

In order to meet the Minimum Qualifications for this Ordnance Equipment Mechanic position at the WG-10 grade level, you must have at least 18 months of:

• experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices.
  


• experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing a variety of major subassemblies AND experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components AND experience in the use of precision measurement equipment AND experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that will be evaluated for this position include:



• Ability to maintain and repair assigned missiles; conduct operational tests using special purpose test equipment and precision measurement devices; analyze varying forms of data from different sources of test equipment and isolate system component malfunctions by visual observation or use of electronic, pneumatic, and pneudraulic test equipment.


• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, evaluate and analyze equipment specifications and other technical documents; disassemble missiles and determine the nature and extent of component and parts repair required; remove and replace defective major components, connecting appropriate cables to insure continued operating capability of missiles and guidance and control systems; and ship defective components to depot for repair.


• Skill in operating, repairing, maintaining and calibrating missile test equipment; performing system analysis of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and pneudraulic test equipment under actual or simulated conditions to determine operational status.


• Knowledge of conducting a variety of tests to troubleshoot and isolate malfunctions; accomplishing alignment, repair, overhaul modification and calibration of assemblies and subassemblies of equipment such as oscilloscopes, frequency signal generators, frequency counters, milliwatt potentiometers and other assigned measuring equipment used in troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating of test and checkout equipment.


• Ability to receive, assemble, issue, identify, inspect and store conventional aerospace munitions such as bombs, ammunition, starter cartridges, flares, egress munitions, etc; and unpack, identify, sort, and judge the physical condition of received munitions.


• Skill in comparing the material identification markings and obvious physical characteristics against shipping documents; checking munition shipping documents for completion and accuracy and correcting documentation as needed; and determining proper storage and safety requirements as to quantity distance, compatibility, pilferability, and applicable stacking of piling regulations.


• Ability to operates Combat Ammunition System (CAS B) in accordance with applicable regulations and manuals; maintain document files and accountable records; manage the excess serviceable/unserviceable munitions program; and coordinates scheduling of complete, sample and special munitions inventories.


• Knowledge of monitoring and maintaining munitions related report cycle, repairable processing, and bench stock activities; providing detailed account management training to custodians and alternates; and monitoring stock levels to insure adequate munitions are on hand to support mission requirements, War Reserve Material (WRM), and wartime consumable distribution objects (WCDO).


• Ability to perform material control functions for FK items; accomplish requisition actions and maintains due-in, due-out and status files.


• Skilled in inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and reconditioning conventional munitions, containers, and munitions maintenance handling equipment (MMHE); performing periodic, special, pre-use and returned munitions inspections; and inspecting munitions and subassemblies for evidence or exudation, corrosion, rust, dents, burrs, scratches, cracks, broken or bent parts and checking components for TCTOs.


• Ability to link and reposition ammunition by operating electrical or manual machines and inspect for defects such as short or long rounds, corrosion and dented cases, and removes unserviceable rounds; prepare bombs for loading by adjusting or installing fuzes, boosters, delay elements and signal devices; and adjust, insert and remove cartridges and squibs from explosive components.
  

Must participate in Direct Deposit

A criminal history check will be completed on all selectees before hire date.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) funds are not available for this position.

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be payable.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, in inclement weather, on icy, wet, and slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work standsr and in temperature and humidity extremes. Subject to dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces such as landing gears, speed brakes, engine noise, heat blast, intake suction; explosive munitions; chemical munitions, electrical voltage, cartridge. actuating devices; liquid oxygen, fire or explosion of aircraft fuels, lubricants, paints and solvents.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical efforts involve climbing, stooping, standing, bending, stretcb.ng, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion. Lifts heavy equipment and components, weighing from 50 to 100 pounds.

If you are not a member of the Indiana Air National Guard, but are interested in applying for this position, please call the Indiana Air National Guard Recruiting Office at 800-GO-GUARD. You can also view our website at http://www.in.ng.mil/Recruiting/tabid/1041/Default.aspx .

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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 occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score 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 score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

BENEFITS: Back to top Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc .

OTHER INFORMATION:
Under 32 USC 709, Veterans Preference does NOT apply.

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