ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32) Job in Sioux Falls, SD

Vacancy No. SD-12699489-AF-25-047 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $34.12 to $41.85 Grade 12 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/26/2025 Close Date 6/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Sioux Falls, SD


Summary

This National Guard position is for an ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC, Position Description Number NGD2324000and is part of 114 MAI SQ. This is a Title 32, Dual-Status position.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
- Current Members of the South Dakota Air National Guard or eligible for membership in the South Dakota Air National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

- Members of the South Dakota Air National Guard. - Any applicant eligible for membership in the South Dakota Air National Guard. (Examples of applicants are National Guard members from another state, Reservists, Active Duty Soldiers, Service members from other branches, or civilians with or without prior service, who are willing and eligible for National Guard membership.)

Duties

As an ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-2610-12/13, you will:

This position is located in either the Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS), Improved Avionics Intermediate Shop (IAIS) or ECM Pod Shop, Component Repair Branch, of an Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. Its purpose is to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify software controlled automated and manually controlled test stations, ECM Pods, peripherals, support equipment and associated subsystems. The stations are used to repair and maintain all avionics line-replaceable units (LRUs) and Pods.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Rank: E-1 to E-6/TSgt
For WG-12
2A071 and 2A031 - Avionics Test Station and Components;
2A251 and 2A231 - Special Operations Forces/personnel Recovery (SOF/PF) Integrated Communications/Navigation/Mission Systems;
2A252 and 2A232 - Special Operations Forces/personnel Recovery (SOF/PF) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems;
2A253 and 2A233 - Special Operations Forces/personnel Recovery (SOF/PF) Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems;
2A354 and 2A334 - Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics;
2A355 and 2A335 - Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics;
2A851 and 2A831 - Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication, Navigation/ Mission Systems;
2A852 and 2A832 - Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems;
2A951 and 2A931 - Bomber/Special (B/S) Integrated Communication, Navigation/ Mission Systems;
2A952 and 2A932 - Bomber/Special (B/S) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems;
2A953 and 2A933 - Bomber/Special (B/S) Integrated Electronic Warfare & Radar Surveillance Systems.

For WG-13
2A071 - Avionics Test Station and Components;
2A271 - Special Operations Forces/personnel Recovery (SOF/PF) Integrated Communications/Navigation/Mission Systems;
2A272 - Special Operations Forces/personnel Recovery (SOF/PF) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems;
2A273 - Special Operations Forces/personnel Recovery (SOF/PF) Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems;
2A374 - Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics;
2A375 - Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics;
2A871 - Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems;
2A872 - Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems;
2A971 - Bomber/Special (B/S) Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems;
2A972 - Bomber/Special (B/S) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems; and,
2A973 - Bomber/Special (B/S) Integrated Electronic Warfare & Radar Surveillance Systems.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
For the WG-2610-12: This position is an apprentice or journeyman skill level designed as a developmental opportunity to qualify for merit promotion to the dual status technician PD# D2240P01, Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, WG-2610-13, craftsman expertise. Must have at least a three-skill level in one of the compatible AFSCs, with 12 months of work experiences. NOTE: To credit work experiences gained from completing the compatible AFSC technical training school program, the applicant must submit technical school certificate(s) and student evaluation(s) to support/verify AFSC work experiences and skills performed while attending the applicable Air Force technical school(s).

For the WG-2610-13: The applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experiences working as an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, WG-2610-12, and must possess the craftsman level of knowledge and skills to install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system avionics complexes consisting of multiple completely integrated electronic avionics systems where the complex accomplishes a number of major functions. Experiences included the ability and skills to perform on-or off-equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic integrated systems associated with the assigned aircraft and/or maintenance on systems such as, automatic flight control systems, instrument systems, inertial and radar navigation systems. Experienced in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on one or more multi-complex electronic integrated systems. Experiences included completing operational checks, inspections, tests, trouble shooting, removal and replacement of line-replaceable-units which are linked with integrated systems and line-replaceable-units which are independent or associated with non-integrated systems. Must have skilled capabilities of isolating unusual malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, and test equipment including automatic test equipment and flight line test systems. Skilled in solving complex problems by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of the systems. Experiences involved adjusting and aligning system sensors, transmitters, amplifiers, power supplies, display devices, controls, transponders, actuators, servos, computers and other related components. Skilled in the installation of serviceable components into aircraft and performed total systems alignment and harmonization in accordance with existing technical orders and directives. Experienced and skilled in completing technical order compliances, completing component and system modifications, and performing thorough system checks for correct operations. Skilled in maintaining, modifying, calibrating, and inspecting a wide variety of user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Experienced in performing installations, modifications, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, aligning, and calibrating complete electronic avionics multi-system controls.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training.
  • Knowledge of programming principles sufficient to analyze aircraft avionics equipment or Pods.
  • Knowledge of a variety of test equipment, self-test programs and technical data containing schematic diagrams, signal and data diagrams, test procedures, program information, and mathematical formulas.
  • Skill to identify and isolate malfunctions and determine if a malfunction is in the program, the UUT, Pod or the test station.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles as well as system pressurization, dehydration, liquid and gaseous cooling systems and other systems assigned to the test station.
*NOTE: This announcement is open until filled, not to exceed 2 June 2025. Applicants that have submitted all the required documents and meet the minimum qualifications will be referred for consideration on the first operational day of every month. Applications submitted prior to 9:59 p.m. MST on the cut-off date will receive consideration for certification. The following are the cut-off dates:
  • 13 March 2025
  • 1 April 2025
  • 1 May 2025
  • 2 June 2025

Education

For the WL-13, WL-12, WG-14, and WG-13 ANG Dual Status Technician positions, the mandatory military education requirements are the completion of an Air Force Seven Skill Level Technical Training School and awarded a compatible Seven Skill Level AFSC, along with the successful completion of at least one military professional education course program.

For the WG-2610-12 ANG Dual Status Technician positions, the mandatory military training requirements are the completion of an Air Force Three Skill Level Technical Training School and successful On-the-Job training that will result or resulted in the award of a compatible Five Skill Level AFSC.

STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE:
An applicant who meets the experience and educational requirements for entry at WG-12 level for an electronic integrated systems mechanic, WG-2610-12, position description (PD) D2326000, will have an individual development plan (IDP) established for them. This plan will be designed to provide the individual selected with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and hone their skills relating to the electronic integrated system trades which they will be performing for promotion to the full operating level of the electronic integrated systems mechanic, WG-2610-13, PD D2324000. The incumbent was competitively selected to fill the position at this lower grade level. Promotion to the target grade position may be considered as a career promotion in accordance with applicable regulations, after qualifications, eligibility requirements, and completion of a locally developed IDP. The Supervisor and the next higher level supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the incumbent is performing the full scope of duties and has the skill requirements associated with the electronics integrated systems mechanic, WG-2610-13, PD D2324000, prior to allowing the individual to be promoted.

Additional information

BENEFITS:

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Annual Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site http://www.opm.gov

INCENTIVES:

Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered dependent on budget.

MILITARY INCENTIVES:

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position over 180 days will result in suspension or termination these military incentives. It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the South Dakota Air National Guard Education Services Office for more information regarding military enlistment, retention and student loan repayment incentives.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:

The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy), marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at 605-737-6635 if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination.

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).

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.

EVALUATION METHODS:

Each applicant considered to possess the minimum qualification requirements will be further evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in SDNG Technician Pamphlet 335-T and subsequent MOAs.

Required Documents

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

a. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Timeframes of experience in Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) will be addressed within the resume (including frequency, e.g., generated metric statistics daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. Please include applicable military assignments in the same format stated above. In describing your experience, as it applies to the position you are applying for, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

b. AF Form 2096 indicating your skill level.

2. Other supporting documents:

a. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the KSAs and how they relate to work experience, education or training.

b. Transcripts, to receive credit for education you must submit transcripts to verify the courses completed.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Angela Sharpe
Phone
(605) 737-6659
Fax
(605) 737-6504
Email
angela.j.sharpe.civ@army.mil
Address
SD 114 FW MAI SQ
1201 WEST ALGONQUIN STREET
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-0264
US

Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicant reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of decision.


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