AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (SMALL SHOP CHIEF) (TITLE 32) Job in Ellington AFB, TX

Vacancy No. TX-12592515-AR Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $33.63 to $39.28 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/29/2024 Close Date 12/4/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Ellington AFB, TX


Summary

This position is with the Houston Army Aviation Support Facility located in Ellington Field JRB, Houston, Texas. The purpose of this position is to serve as shop chief over a small organizational segment in the Logistics function of the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF)/Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD), with responsibility for the overall shop operation. Oversees and directs the work of one or more Aircraft Propeller Mechanics, WG-8810-10, who are assigned to the shop.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

CAT 1 - Open to public (Nationwide) - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Texas Army National Guard Membership is Required.

Duties

As an AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC (SMALL SHOP CHIEF) (TITLE 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Plans and lays out work to be accomplished in the shop, which is then completed by the incumbent and lower graded mechanic(s). Determines approaches, methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner. Independently determines appropriate maintenance procedures. Estimates time, equipment and material requirements. Devises and maintains plans and records. Provides recommendations and input to the supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals, awards, position description changes, disciplinary actions, and leave.
  • Performs the full range of shop work.
  • Performs in-process, final inspection, and clear status symbols certifying work performed by others in shop.
  • Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that other workers in the shop wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
  • Prepares for, and participates in, various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Performs additional duties such as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment. Serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) and wear of the military uniform. Applicants must be a current member of the National Guard or be on Active Duty and be eligible and willing for immediate transfer to the TXARNG. If you are not sure you are eligible for TXARNG membership, please visit http://www.nationalguard.com/eligibility or contact a Texas Army National Guard recruiter at http://www.nationalguard.com/recruiter before applying for this position.

Area of Consideration: CAT 1 Nationwide. This includes:

  • Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army/Air National Guard,
  • All current members of the Texas Army/Air National Guard, and
  • Individuals eligible for immediate membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:
  • The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position.
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
  • This position is 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.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
WG - Experience or training that has provided the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft propeller assemblies and their components in accordance with technical specifications, procedures, and requirements. Experience using hand and power tools common to the trade.


Specialized Experience Required:
To qualify at the WG-11 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Experience or training performing standard, routine assembly and disassembly operations and making prescribed modifications to aircraft propellers, assemblies, and accessories. Experience or training performing maintenance overhaul, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of aircraft propellers, components, for rotary wing aircraft. Experience determining maintenance needed from work orders, inspection reports, historical record, and by own diagnosis.

Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.


Military Requirements
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Rank: E1/PVT through E9/CSM

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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).

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Other Requirements:

  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret), the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

After you submit your application, return to your USAJOBS account to check the status of your application. Status updates are available on your profile dashboard. Your application will be reviewed to make sure you're eligible and meet the qualifications for the position. If qualifications are met, your application will be referred to the hiring official and your status will be updated to "Referred" on your profile dashboard. All other applicants (not being considered) will receive a "Not Referred" status.

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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. Current/Last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), if current/former federal employee.

3. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, DD-214, certifications. transcript, etc.

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/12592515

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources Office
Address
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2200 West 35th St
Austin, TX 78703
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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