Job Description

Summary

This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32), Position Description Number D0473000and is part of the Army Aviation Support Facility located in West Jordan, with the Utah Army National Guard.

This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Michael Holm .

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/06/2023 to 11/20/2023

Salary

$23.98 - $27.95 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 8

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

8

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Announcement number

UT-23-431-AR-12194863

Control number

758673100

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 exception position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32), WG-5378-8, you will:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, services, performs minor modifications on, and operates powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, de-icers, and nonpowered equipment to include work stands, jacks, ramps, tow-bars, etc.
• Troubleshoots equipment and determines the extent of repairs the incumbents authorized to perform as well as the parts required.
• The authorized level of maintenance includes minor tune ups and adjustments of internal combustion and turbine engines, carburetors, clutch linkage, brakes, and other mechanical links which utilize common hand tools and a small variety of test equipment.
• Performs required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment including repairing and replacing tires, lubrication, oil changes, replacing air, fuel and oil filters, checking fluid levels, and adjusting and replacing spark plugs, hoses, v-belts, and other familiar items. Keeps equipment clean and free from dirt, oil, grease, and corrosion.
• Periodically observes the operation of equipment to detect problems and ensure efficient operation.
• Maintains maintenance records and equipment log books.
• Performs, as required, various duties involving the operation and maintenance of an aircraft fuel dispensing system including an under ground storage system and one or more mobile fuel tanker vehicles.
• Performs and/or oversees the performance of lower graded employees in receiving, storing, dispensing and transferring aviation fuel from commercial tanker trucks to storage tanks to military refueling trucks to one or more types of military aircraft.
• Ensures that all safety practices and procedures are strictly observed and enforced, and that equipment and facilities are kept clean and free from conditions which could result in fire or explosion or physical deterioration.
• Inspects the system and performs required general maintenance to include minor repair of leaks and corrosion in valves, pumps, hoses, pipes, etc.
• Performs required flushing of tanks, the cleaning or replacing of strainers, and the replacing of filtering equipment ensures that all required periodic tests of fuel for sediment and water are conducted.
• May assist authorized firefighters in the performance of fire and crash/rescue duties.
• May assist Aircraft Mechanics in the performance of Aircraft Mechanic Helper duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state\'s National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Enlisted

Compatible Military Assignments: CMF 15, 91. MOS 88H, 92A/F/Y, 94E/R.

• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver\'s license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.
• Must have or be able to obtain government license to operate vehicles up to 1 ton in the performance of duties.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 12 months experience that 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.

Education

Not applicable for this position.

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 ( ).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

• Benefits

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