POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Family. 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: 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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Trouble shooting 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 DEMANDS: Crawling, bending and standing in various tiring and strained positions in very tight places. Requires lifting, carrying and pulling equipment weighing up to 60 pounds on a regular basis without assistance. On occasions may be required to assist in lifting and carrying items weighing over 150 pounds either manually or with mechanical devices. Reaching and working overhead while standing on ladders, scaffolding and elevator work platforms. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in areas of hazardous explosives, rocket engine propellant MMH, toxic vapors and fluids, high noise, high pneumatic and hydraulic pressures and often extreme weather conditions with below zero temperatures, severe winds averaging 50 MPH and wind chills of 40 degrees below zero. Exposure to Hantavirus (a deadly rodent spread virus), dirt, grease, oil and various cleaning chemicals. Will often work at heights up to 90 feet in confined areas. Must comply with missile safety requirements and wear all required safety equipment for each task. All areas within the missile facilities require Two Person Concept at all times. Subject to shift rotation, irregular shifts, and weekend work.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-5378-11, is to serve as a Powered Support Systems Mechanic in support of the Air Force Global Command Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Minuteman III Weapon System, performing Depot level and Time Compliance Technical Order modification (TCTO).