Electronic Integrated System Mechanic Job in Italy - 97098134 - ZAG74LDELZYHG

Job Title:
ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEM MECHANIC

Department:
Department Of The Air Force

Agency:
Air Force Reserve, Headquarters

Job Announcement Number:
SEU-443-STANDING REGISTER

SALARY RANGE:
$24.02 - $28.05 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:WG-2610-12

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

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

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

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. 

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 Air Force Reserve Command 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 being filled.  Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Permanent Change of Station costs will not be paid.

Who May Be Considered:Applicants must be United States Citizens and be eligible and willing to join the USAF Reserve. For questions concerning military eligibility, please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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

This occupation includes jobs involved in rebuilding, overhauling, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, aligning, and maintaining integrated systems, i.e., where the output of a number of sensor subsystems is integrated in a logic subsystem and the resultant used to modify the operation of the total system.  Examples are; fire control, flight/landing control, bombing-navigation, and electronic warfare or multiple integrated electronic systems composed of several of these systems which are closely interrelated and interdependent. 

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 and your answers to the Job Element questions, you should answer these questions as completely and accurately as possible. Remember, your responses to these elements should be geared toward the position for which you are applying.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position may or will require incumbent to:

(1) The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments. (2) The incumbents 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 employment and/or a security clearance. (7) Some positions covered by this announcement may be designated for drug testing. (8) Some positions under this announcement may be covered by the domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sept 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 applicatoinmay be reviewed for vacancies received whech matches your desired goegraphical location, experience and compentencies based upon your category rating. If you meet the qualificatin requirments, your application will be placed in one of three categories.

Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed will above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified: 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 our ability in th efollowing Job Elements.

Use the following Job Elements as a guide to assist ou in identifying your relevant work experience. ELEMENT A -- 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 H -- Theory of Electronics --Tell about your schooling, training and experience that shows your knowledge of the science of electronics; principles, basic functions and applications to include Electro-magnetism, alternating current, direct current, vacuum tubes, circuit analysis, rectification, detection, modulation, transmission, wave propagation, oscillation, amplification, feedback, resonance, filters, and crystal action. Give dates of courses, course titles, and level of instruction. Have you taught or explained theory? If so, give types of persons taught and subject matter. 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 N -- Electronic Diagrams and Schematics--Give examples of electronic drawings, schematics, and diagrams that you can read. Describe your ability to read and interpret diagrams for electronic equipment. Also describe your ability to identify electronic components and symbols by listing those you have worked with and give brief description of each.

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities required 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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• For more informatin visit the Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit website at http://www.arc.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) 07 October 2010, 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 Information sheet for Air Reserve Technicians).

2.The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

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

To begin the process, click theApply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the 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  440819. 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 View Occupational Questionnaire and

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

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.