A/C Mechanic,Wg-8852-10 (Military Requirement) Job in Italy - 96767713 - ZAG74LDELZYHG

Job Title:
A/C Mechanic,WG-8852-10 (Military Requirement)

Department:
Department Of The Air Force

Agency:
Air Force Reserve, Headquarters

Job Announcement Number:
SEU-443-Standing Register

SALARY RANGE:
$22.22 - $25.92 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:WG-8852-10

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Multiple duty locations -click here for more info

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applicants must be United States Citizens and be eligible and willing to join the Air Force Reserve. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Enlisted position. 

Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits afforded to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the Air Force Reserve unit so long as they occupy ARTs  positions.As members of reserve units, ARTs receive on the average one weekend of military training per month. They are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members thereof are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

This is a standing register used to fill potential positions at AFRC locations as vacancies occur.  The beginning and ending salaries may vary depending on location of position.  

Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade being filled.  Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve.  Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.

The Government's most important asset is its people.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Travel Expenses, Bonuses, Incentives and/or Special Rates may apply

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - MARCH AFB, CA; Many vacancies - TRAVIS AFB, CA; Many vacancies - GTR PITTSBURGH ARS, PA; Many vacancies - BEALE AFB, CA; Many vacancies - Throughout Wisconsin, WI; Many vacancies - DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ; Many vacancies - LUKE AFB, AZ; Many vacancies - BUCKLEY AFB, CO; Many vacancies - DOVER AFB, DE; Many vacancies - HICKAM AFB, HI; Many vacancies - SCOTT AFB, IL; Many vacancies - LANGLEY AFB NORFOLK NAS VA , VA; Many vacancies - GRISSOM ARB, IN; Many vacancies - MCCONNELL AFB, KS; Many vacancies - BARKSDALE AFB, LA; Many vacancies - HANSCOM AFB, MA; Many vacancies - ANDREWS AFB, MD; Many vacancies - BROOKS AFB, TX; Many vacancies - LACKLAND AFB, TX; Many vacancies - NAS JRB FT WORTH, TX; Many vacancies - RANDOLPH AFB, TX; Many vacancies - MINN ST PAUL ARS, MN; Many vacancies - POPE AFB, NC; Many vacancies - SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB, NC; Many vacancies - PORTLAND IAP, OR; Many vacancies - ALTUS AFB, OK; Many vacancies - TINKER AFB, OK; Many vacancies - HOLLOMAN AFB, NM; Many vacancies - ELMENDORF AFB, AK; Many vacancies - ANDERSON AFB, GU; Many vacancies - FAIRCHILD AFB, WA; Many vacancies - MCCHORD AFB, WA; Many vacancies - HILL AFB, UT; Many vacancies - CHARLESTON AFB, SC; Many vacancies - PETERSON AFB, CO; Many vacancies - WHITEMAN AFB, MO; Many vacancies - SCHRIEVER AFB, CO; Many vacancies - YOUNGSTOWN WARREN ARS, OH; Many vacancies - MCGUIRE AFB, NJ; Many vacancies - WRIGHT PATTERSON, OH; Many vacancies - NIAGARA FALLS IAP ARS, NY; Many vacancies - Nellis AFB, NV; Many vacancies - KEESLER AFB, MS; Many vacancies - MAXWELL AFB, AL; Many vacancies - LITTLE ROCK AFB, AR; Many vacancies - EGLIN AFB, FL; Many vacancies - HOMESTEAD ARS, FL; Many vacancies - MACDILL AFB, FL; Many vacancies - PATRICK AFB, FL; Many vacancies - DOBBINS ARB, GA; Many vacancies - MOODY AFB, GA; Many vacancies - ROBINS AFB, GA; Many vacancies - WESTOVER ARB, MA


The primary purpose of this position is to perform such duties a installing, adjusting, aligning, inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assembles, and components such as airframe, landing gear, power plant, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

A specific length of experience or training is not required. However, you must have had experience and/or training (military or civilian, paid or unpaid) of sufficient scope and quality to be able to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. You must show that you have knowledge, skills and abilities of the Job Elements listed below as they relate to the position for which you are applying. Since your rating will be based upon the information you supply in your application (resume) you should be as detailed as possible when identifying your relevant work experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position may or will require incumbent to:

(1) Fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. (2) Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. (3) May be required to work uncommon tour of duty. (4) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. (5) May require lifting 80lbs and over. (6) Position may require background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and/or a security clearance. (7) Some positions covered by this announcement may be designated for drug testing.  (8) Some position under this announcement may be 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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Job Elements for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Your application may be reviewed for vacancies received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and compentencies based upon your category rating. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will placed in one of three categories.

Best: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

The assessment questionaire is designed to measure your ability in the following Job Elements.

Use the following Job elements as a guide to assist you in identifying your relevant work experience: -Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision --What work can you do by yourself without the help of a boss or supervisor? Give examples of the kinds of instructions your supervisor gives you when you start a task. Tell about experience you have had that shows you can work on the basis of your own judgment. (Screening Element); ELEMENT B --Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment--List the hand tools, power tools, specialized tools, and related support equipment that you have used and give brief examples of the work performed with each; ELEMENT C --Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair--List the kinds of equipment you have had to assemble; make; install; test; or repair. Give examples of the work you performed on the equipment such as assemble; disassemble; install; test; maintain; repair; troubleshoot; calibrate; modify; and design; ELEMENT F --Technical Practices--Give examples of your work experience that required inventing new methods to do tasks that could not be done in regular ways. State trade theory or technical principles you are familiar with which must be understood to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying. Give examples of work you have performed which required knowledge and experience in new and up-to-date trade practices. Also, give examples of your work, which required precise timing, accurate dimensions, or precise fit; ELEMENT I --Use of Test Equipment or Measuring Instruments--List the measuring instruments and/or test equipment that you have used and briefly describe for what purpose you used each; ELEMENT J --Troubleshooting--Give examples of your experience troubleshooting equipment. Show the extent to which you had to understand the entire system to isolate the problem. Tell extent of danger to equipment if incorrectly handled while troubleshooting. Give examples of the more difficult troubleshooting you have done; ELEMENT K --Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, or Blueprints--What kind of instructions, specification or directives have you had to interpret? Be sure to describe experience in interpreting new instructions or specifications concerning changes in operational procedures. How frequent were changes? On what jobs did you have to interpret manufacturers’ guides, catalogues, technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, charts or maps? Give examples of the more difficult instructions, etc. you had to interpret

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. You will receive a rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the job elements of this position. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.

BENEFITS:

The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits. Visit USAJOBS to learn more about major benefits offered to most federal employees

 Salary will vary depending on geographical location. Please visit http://www.cpms.osd.mil/wage/scheds/afusa.aspx to obtain the salary for your area.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• For more information visit the Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs.
• Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date. Individuals with more than 120 days before separation date must submit with their application a letter, signed by their commanding officer, stating the individual will be released from active duty (Palace Chase) if they obtain an ART position. Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. ICTAP eligibles achieving a score of 80 or higher, excluding veteran preference points, will be considered well qualified. Federal civilian employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.
• Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. For information on military spouse preference, please refer to website http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/st006.pdf.  Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference.
• All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

HOW TO APPLY:Your application must be completed online or faxed to OPM at 1-478-151-3144. The Special Examining Unit does not accept applications by email, regular mail, fax, or in person. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 which includes:

1.Your Resume and/or OF 612 (What your resume and/or OF 612 must contain can be obtained from the air Force Reserve website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs on page 2 of the Federal Job Inforamtion Sheet for Air Reserve Technicians).

2.The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (as applicable) 

3.Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.Incomplete application packages will not be considered and will receive an ineligible rating.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational quaestionaire.  Please ensure you click  the Submit My Answers button at end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf

using the following Vacancy ID AF436470. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you cannot apply online:

1.Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire Online Questionnaire and 

2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf

3.Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required:

1. Your Résumé and/or OF 612(What your resume and/or OF 612 must contain can be obtained from the air Force Reserve website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs on page 2 of the Federal Job Inforamtion Sheet for Air Reserve Technicians).

2. The Occupational Assessment Questionaire

3. Other supporting documents

Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, please see the information below:

• Claims for 5-Point Veteran's Preference. Submit official documentation such as (1) DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - Member copy 4 of this document, because it identifies the type of spearation, character of service, and narrative reason for separation; (2) Virtual MPF awards and decoration printout; or (3) Statement of Service Letter.
• Claims for 10-Point Veteran's Preference. Submit the following documents (1) Standard Form-15 (2) an Employment Letter from the Veteran's Administration dated 1991 or later identifying percentage of disability is the preferred supporting documentation which must be submitted with the SF-15. The Employment Letter can be requested through Veteran's Administration by calling 1-800-827-1000; and (3) a DD-214 Member 4 copy of this document because it identifies the type of separation, character of service, and narrative reason for separation. If sufficient information is not provided, Tenative Preference may not be granted based on Tenative Preference criteria as stated above.

For further details on veterans preference, please refer to the OPM VetGuide at www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.

The above mentioned forms may be obtained from the Air Force Reserve website at http://www.af.mil/library/jobs.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HQ AFRC SEU
Phone: (478)327-0113
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: SEU@AFRC.AF.MIL Agency Information:
Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit
Special Examining Unit
135 Page Road
Warner Robins, GA 31098
Fax: (478)757-3144

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Your application will not be reviewed until a vacancy is received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and competencies based upon your category rating.