Air National Guard Units Hiring for Powered Support Systems Mechanic at Cheyenne, Wyoming Full Time

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Powered Support Systems Mechanic, Position Description Number PDD0324000 and is part of the WY 153rd Maintenance Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish maintenance on electronically controlled powered support equipment containing highly complex digital devices and integrated circuits. (1) Responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures, to troubleshoot, calibrate, align and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment. (2) Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on complex rotary diesel engines. (3) Must independently determine work sequences, specifications, and special procedures to be used to fault-isolate and repair unusual problems in various pieces of powered support equipment. (4) Performs intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment. (5) Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies and operates aerospace ground equipment such as AC and DC power generators, various types of internal combustion engines, air compressors, blowers, hydraulic test stands, cabin leakage testers, portable diesel engine driven generators, emergency lighting units, de-icers, heaters, load banks, hydrostatic testers, cryogenic carts, decontamination units, thermal bath, vacuum pumps, flow meters, lavatory service trailers, air conditioners and various pieces of non-powered aerospace ground equipment. * This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. * Requirements Conditions of Employment KEY REQUIREMENTS: Primary consideration will be given to current WY ANG military members. Must become a member of the Wyoming Air Nat’l Guard before appt. Must submit vMPF Rip with application. Refer to Required Documents section for additional details and links. possess at least the minimum ASVAB score listed for Qualification. Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a T3/SECRET security clearance. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Indefinite position may convert to Perm if funding/position is available. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval. PCS is not authorized in lieu of incentives. Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. Veteran’s preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f). Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management’s discretion with a 30-day written notice. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Indefinite, Temporary Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Position #: 0857114 Selecting Official: SMSgt Gail White AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Primary consideration will be made from Area 4. If referrals are not made from either of the target categories, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible). Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 6: Current military members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states’ Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position. MILITARY GRADE Min: E1 / Amn Max: E5 / SSgt Enlisted applicant’s military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (E5/SSgt) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: https://go.usa.gov/xEeZ2 Applicants’ under or that over-grade, without a written demotion statement of understanding, will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-08: Must possess experience or training demonstrating 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-10: 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. NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 – 03/2017 or Feb 2017 – Mar – 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 2A6X2, Aerospace Ground Equipment. Enlisted 2A6X2 ASVAB Requirements: Must possess a minimum score of “47” on the Mechanical portion AND “46” on the Electrical portion of the ASVAB. Medical Profile PULHES must not be greater than 333132. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/register/) The Wyoming Military Department’s (WYMD) 335, Personnel – General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is available at: https://www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WYMD-335-MPP-15-April-2023.pdf Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. TENURE: GROUP III – INDEFINITE Purpose: To fill a position that may last for more than 1 year where the need for an employee’s services is not permanent or management expects the position to potentially become permanent (career or career-conditional) at some time in the future. Often used to backfill positions left vacant by employees entering Title 10 or Title 32 military orders with reemployment rights. An employee with statutory reemployment rights (USERRA) is protected for five years. Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management’s discretion with a 30-day written notice when the position and/or employee’s services are no longer needed. The potential exists for non-competitive conversion to career-conditional or career appointment within the Excepted Service under the following conditions: Incumbent was appointed under open, competitive procedures to the indefinite position. Incumbent completes at least 1 year of current continuous service under an indefinite appointment. Incumbent’s performance under an indefinite appointment is a least “fully successful” or equivalent. Outplacement program requirements have been met, and Similarly situated employees (in the same title, pay plan, series, and grade) within the organization, hired under the same appointment conversion provision, have been considered under internal competition procedures. Employees serving a T32 Indefinite appointment are entitled to the following employee benefits: Accrual of annual, sick, and military leave Health and life insurance benefits Enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan, and Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)