Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Gypsum Township (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Reserve Command is seeking an Air Reserve Technician (ART) for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance family. This career civil service role requires maintaining AF Reserve membership and includes about one weekend of training per month.

Duties emphasize knowledge of electrical systems, engines, generators, and safety compliance, with potential temporary flight duties. Qualifications focus on the quality of experience with power systems, engines, and related maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical principles and safety rules.
• Understanding of diesel and gasoline engines operation.
• Knowledge of generator power systems and transfer switches.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow technical orders.
• Experience with hand and power tools and electrical meters.

Skills

Electrical principles

Diesel and gasoline engines

Generator power systems

Safety regulations

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Hand and power tools

Troubleshooting generators

Job description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.

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 for WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. 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 the ability to do the work of a Powered Support Systems Mechanic with little to no 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. Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to powered support systems; Knowledge of equipment placement around aircraft, radio discipline and flight-line driving procedures.
• 2. Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel and gasoline engines; Ability to clean work area and/or job site upon completion of work; Knowledge of safety and security requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations and policy statements.
• 3. Knowledge of the operation of emergency generator power systems; Knowledge of USAF Technical Order Program and its procedures; Knowledge Of tool, equipment, and materials accounting and security.
• 4. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
• 5. Skill in reading, interpreting, and using wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides; Ability to repair jacks, ladders, platforms, trailers, stands and other non-powered equipment.
• 6. Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as hydraulic knock-out tools, hammers, drills, valve spring compressors, and micrometers; Ability to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others.
• 7. 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; Skill in troubleshooting complex situations related to electrical power generators.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. Performs other related duties as assigned. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Must be able to obtain and maintain secret security clearance. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (T DP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: May work inside or 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, bruise