AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL PARTS REPAIRER LEADER

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The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trade and/or labor work on a substantially full-time and continuing basis.

The leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensure that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-8800, Aircraft Overhaul Group.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL PARTS REPAIRER LEADER without more than normal supervision, the ability to lead.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft (s). 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. 4.

Skill in performing the trade and/or labor work of the group being led. 5. Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees. 6.

Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently handles objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally objects weighing up to 70 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.

Required to lift, reach, bend, walk, pull, push, sit, and stand for prolonged periods of time. Required to reach and work in awkward or cramped positions when placing items in test stands.

Required to carry tools and equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in clean, well lighted, and well-ventilated areas.

Frequently exposed to loud noise from the movement of machinery and test equipment to the possibility of cuts, bums, strains, electrical shock, and abrasions from handling equipment or from moving parts of machinery, and to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, toxic fumes, grease, and gases.

Floor surfaces may be wet, oily, or slippery. Various protective devices such as ear plugs, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses are used.

May perform work outside exposing the employee to the prevailing weather conditions and intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces. Major Duties:

• - Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers - Performs nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led - Uses special jigs and fixtures, ground support equipment, lifting devices, part washers, pressure washers and other power and hand tools to do the work - Accomplishes operational and maintenance record keeping - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment