POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide full-service support for aircraft arresting systems, including certification, operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of both mobile and fixed installations, along with their engines and all associated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical controls.

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-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group, Powered Support Systems Mechanic, 5378 series.

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 The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision 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.

Advanced knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulation pertaining to powered support systems. 2.

Advanced knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel and gasoline engines and turbine engines. 3.

Advanced knowledge of the operation of emergencies and prime power generation and distribution systems. 4.

Advanced skill in reading, interpreting, and using wire diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides, advanced knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation, ability to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others.

5. Advanced skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as hydraulic knock-out tools, hammer, drills.

valve spring compressors, and micrometers. Advanced skill in troubleshooting complex situations related to electrical power generators. 6.

Advanced skill in installing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power systems; and in maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and reconditioning internal combustion engines, both diesel and gasoline.

Physical Effort: Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas.

Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists, or helpers. Working Conditions: May work inside and outside.

Inside work involves frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside work may involve exposure to bad weather, rain or snow, or wet or icy conditions.

Both inside and outside, frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or surfaces.

May work on parts and systems which are dirty and greasy and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects.

Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains, and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants.

To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the incumbent must follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eyeglasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and clothing.

Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.

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. Major Duties:

- Incumbent makes expert and independently repairs to mobilizer trailer for the Mobile aircraft Arresting System (MAAS).

Performs complex and difficult repairs requiring an exceptional degree of reasoning and expertise by removing, replacing, adjusting, cleaning, sandblasting, painting defective parts or components such as hydraulic, controls, rams.

- Successfully performs overhaul of fixed or mobile aircraft arresting systems to a serviceable and reliable condition.

- Performs major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi-jet, or gas turbine engines, and electrical accessories engines.

- Maintains, inspects, repairs, diagnoses, and modifies aircraft arrestor barrier units.

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment; Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.