Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (title 32)

Air National Guard Units; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Florida seeks an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (Title 32) to perform intricate repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and to diagnose malfunctions using precision tools and technical manuals.

The role requires experience or training in mechanical/electrical principles, with 18 months in repairing and testing major subassemblies and related components. Category 1 candidates are preferred, with duties tied to military tour obligations.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Experience in repairing and testing hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment and reading technical manuals.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical principles

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Precision measurement

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

This National Guard position is for a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2573000 and is part of the FL 125th FW, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians. First consideration will be given to Category 1. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

MILITARY GRADES:

Enlisted: E1 thru E7

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience or training which has provided the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WG10:

Must have 18 months experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.

TEMPORARY PROMOTION- For Title 32 selectees only:

This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If a permanent employee in Title 32 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND return to their previous Title 32 position once the incumbent returns from military duty. If the military tour member, who has reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her reemployment rights within 5 years, the selected individual may remain in this position without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-For Current Title 5 selectees only:

This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If an on-board individual employed in Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will be converted to Title 32 and will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment rights to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-State National Guard Members (Not Current T5 or T32 Onboard)

This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour), and selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.