POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0324000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S.

Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.

The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of A1C and May not exceed the rank of MSgt.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level - MUST possess experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.

Experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.

Experience which provided working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships.

Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.

WG-08 Level - MUST possess experience or training must demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic theory and the makeup and operation of the various individual systems and their interrelationships.

Experience using a small variety of test and measurement devices. Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components and accessories.

Experience reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.

WG-05 Level - MUST possess experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics, and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

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

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e.

the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Major Duties:

As a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-5378-5/8/10, you will accomplish maintenance on electronically controlled powered support equipment containing highly complex digital devices and integrated circuits.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Troubleshoot, calibrate, align, and repair highly complex powered support equipment using manufacturer drawings, specifications, and operating instructions.

Repair or replace electronic components including digital and analog devices within powered support equipment.

Perform repair of composite materials, gas compressor turbines, and electronically controlled engines.

Perform intermediate-level maintenance on powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment including engines, generators, accessories, and rebuilt units.

Diagnose and repair gas turbine malfunctions by disassembling, assembling, and repairing components and sub-systems.

Troubleshoot unusual and complex maintenance problems by analyzing tables, charts, formulas, wiring diagrams, and schematic symbols.

Perform circuit analysis and apply electronic principles to fault-isolate and repair digital devices in powered support equipment.

Determine the extent of repairs and corrective actions required through the use of test equipment and technical data.

Diagnose malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and applicable technical publications.

Interpret and apply manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures.

Independently determine work sequences, specifications, and special procedures to fault-isolate and repair unusual equipment problems.

Maintain and apply Technical Orders, Technical Order Files, commercial technical publications, and other governing directives.

Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, and adjustments in accordance with technical data and prescribed standards.

Use sophisticated test equipment such as analyzers, digital meters, oscilloscopes, and other measuring devices to determine repair requirements.

Remove, repair, overhaul, and rebuild engines and components including crankshafts, pistons, valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and wiring.

Perform corrosion control duties including inspection, cleaning, stripping, sanding, priming, and painting of aerospace ground equipment.

Perform inspections, calibration, and repair on test and shop equipment. Collect maintenance data and prepare required forms, reports, and documentation.