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Open to current members of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve or Air Force Active Duty.

As a Ordnance Equipment Mechanic, WG-6641-10, you will:

Rotate through the Materiel Section is comprised of Operations, Inspections, and Stockpile Management Elements. Manage allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and disposition of munitions. Manage excess serviceable/unserviceable munitions program. Coordinate scheduling of complete, custody, special munitions inventory and compile inventory adjustment packages as required. Establish and maintain an effective munitions inspection program for all munitions assets to include receipt, inspection, stockpile surveillance and preservation, marking and packaging, and shipping requirements. Manage warehouse munitions stockpiles, maintain storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support. Store bulk stock and operationally configured or built-up munitions. Process munitions movement transactions. Prepare and schedule munitions for shipment. Develop, maintain and utilize a Master Storage Plan to the maximum extent possible. Ensure all containers placed in storage are properly marked and sealed. Maintain munitions storage facility exits, doors, door components, and locks in good working order.

Production Section is comprised of Conventional Maintenance, Line-Delivery, Munitions Materiel Handling Equipment and may involve Missile Maintenance. May perform the following depending on assignment to MAF, CAF, Intel, or RPA units without Aircraft: Assemble/Disassemble, adjust configuration, perform maintenance/tests & repairs, handle and transport ammunition, decoys, countermeasure to include LUU series flares and dispensers, rocket, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance such as 40MM, Cluster Bomb Units (CBU), Guided Bomb Units (GBU), general purpose bombs, aircraft canon ammunition, missile systems, for loading on aircraft based on Unit Committed Munitions List (UCML) and Wings training requirements. Independently troubleshoot electrical/mechanical faults of integrated systems by thoroughly analyzing operating trends. Perform Pre/Post Flight inspection and flight line return inspections. Assign Weapon Stock Number (WSN) and record builds and teardowns of complete rounds in the accountable property system of record (APSR). Apply determined criteria utilizing fusing and arming systems; technical drawings; precision measuring tools and equipment; wiring diagrams; rigid specifications and close tolerances to examine ordnance systems using a variety of standard precision instruments, gauges and methods. Perform maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and high pressure air tanks subsystems and assemblies. Configure Munitions Material Handling Equipment (MMHE) for mission support. Deliver in a safe configuration, MMHE/munitions between assembly/staging areas and aircraft parking ramps. Validate expenditure and movement documentation for munitions reconciliation and expenditure reporting. Perform and certify, armament and support equipment serviceability inspections. Maintain and repair MMHE for all work orders assigned to maintenance actions. Perform inspections on armament, support, and associated test equipment using a wide variety of processes and techniques. Troubleshoot electrical systems on support equipment for fault isolation IAW electrical wiring schematics, repair/replace as required. Repair/rebuild hydraulic braking systems and surge brake components on MMHE to include fabrication/bending/routing of brake lines. Prepare, maintain, and update historical serviceability and maintenance records. Establish and maintain bench stock and operational stock program. Interpret pilot deficiency reports for missile systems to independently establish repair procedures. Repair, maintain, and test functionality and interconnections of electromechanical servo systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electric motor systems in missile and decoy platforms. Document PGM serviceability in enterprise wide database Tactical Munitions Reporting System (TMRS) for equipment specialist review and trend data analysis. Coordinate with Air Logistics Complex (ALC) Special Program Offices (SPO) with Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) reporting, software/mapping updates and deficiency reporting.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance (Secret).

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: E4-E5.

Compatible Military Assignments: AFSC: 2W0X1.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided 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.

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

PHYSICAL EFFORT: There is frequent standing, bending, and working in tiring positions, although there is occasional sitting down at test consoles or workbenches. It is required to lift, push or pull a variety of items weighing up to 100 pounds or heavier weights with assistance.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside; in inclement weather; on icy, wet, and slippery ramps and work stands; 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. Risk of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, respiratory irritation, explosions, and electrical shock. Wear of steel toed boots required, hearing, and eye protection is required.

How you will be evaluated

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

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 (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Ability to Inspect
• Ammunition and Explosives

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., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• RIP.

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