About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is for an Electronics Mechanic, Position Description Number D0876000 located in the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF #1), Winder, GA. This is a full-time, Excepted Permanent, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Current on-board members of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Qualifications
Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY.
Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume. Military Grades: E6 Compatible Military Assignments: EMOS: 15N General Experience: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the applicants knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, knowledge of common testing procedures, skill in the use of hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics. Specialized Experience: Must have experience or training in utilizing principles, basic functions and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment.
Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc.
Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.
Major Duties
As an Electronics Mechanic, WG-2604-11, you will: Troubleshoot, inspect, install, maintain, overhaul, repair, and modify complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components. Examples of equipment worked on include: navigational radios, Doppler or inertial navigation systems, global positioning systems, automatic planning systems, night vision systems, targeting systems, communications radios, flight control and stabilization systems, weapons systems, aircraft survivability equipment, specialized mission equipment and similar electronic and navigational equipment.
Complete operational checks, inspections, tests and troubleshooting of line replaceable unit (LRU). Isolate unusual malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, tools and test equipment including automatic test equipment. Solve problems by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of the systems.
Adjust and align sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, control, actuators, servos, computers and other related components. Remove faulty LRUs for shop repair. Install serviceable components into aircraft.
Accomplish technical manual compliance and modification of components and systems. Maintain, modify, calibrate and inspect a wide variety of user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
Complete bench check, testing, repair, inspection, modification, programming, reprogramming, mating, adjusting, alignment, and analyzing of LRUs and shop replaceable units. Use a variety of test equipment such as automated test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, powermeters, combined Boresight Harmonization Kits, and special purpose bench test sets. Test and troubleshoot solid state electronic assemblies and subassemblies such as circuit cards, modules, rate gyros, electronic control amplifiers, electro-mechanical assemblies, random access memories, programmable read-only memories and various integrated circuits.
Identify faulty part and repairs to level authorized. Reassemble unit after repair, performs alignment and makes shop checks. Recommend methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions, initiates materiel deficiency reports both on equipment and in technical data, and assists in design changes as necessary.
Conduct debriefing of aircrews to determine the nature of system malfunctions, then document all maintenance performed and record information related to the system, LRU's, or shop repairable units on both aircraft and historical records. Serve as a member of flight crew, when designated on NGB Flying Status Orders, for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions, or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements. Guide lower level mechanics in performance of tasks.
Conduct on-the-job training on assigned systems and related support equipment and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary. Process and account for due-in supply assets. Ensure that material and equipment are properly stored, protected and maintained and that funds are not obligated for material or parts without proper justification.
Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X), and Aviation Resource Management Surveys. Be required to perform additional duties such as structural fire-fighting, aircraft handling, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies. Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to Inspect Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc Technical Problem Solving
Additional Information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12959404 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) of employment and duties performed. Your most recent SF-50.