Electronics Mechanic
Company Name:
Department of Defense
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
This position is with the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity, Blue Grass Chemical Activity, Chemical Operations Directorate, Laboratory and Monitoring Division, Richmond, Kentucky.
This position is also being recruited for using merit promotion announcement number SWAU 0567.
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. SeeProof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
All U.S. Citizens
Eligible due toInteragency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)
U.S. Citizen Favorable adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service Relevant experience (see Qualifications Required below) Pre-employment and annual medical examinations Position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. See Other Requirements section below. Must qualify for Chemical Unescorted Access Program (UAP)
Inspect, repair, adjust, and test a variety of toxic detection equipment such as the Miniature Continuous Air Monitoring System,(MINICAMS ), Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS) stations, Mass Spec Chemical Agent Monitoring System and related equipment.
Responsible for the proper handling of specific hazardous wastes generated by the unit, activity, or facility.
Maintain, repair, install, and adjust equipment such as Real Time Analytical Platform (RTAP), heating and cooling systems, diagnostic test set, electrical test set, monitor assembly and electrical test set, and the monitor assembly function test set.
Repair nitrogen/hydrogen and electrical generators and battery charging systems. Repair 1000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) filtration systems and decontamination equipment. Install/repair all plumbing and vacuum lines inside of RTAP's.
Overhaul, repair, rebuild, troubleshoot, adjust, install, test, inspect, fabricate, and maintain complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.
Operate a forklift with a 15,000 lb capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: .
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
Ability to do complex tasks: For the position of Electronics Mechanic WG-2604-11, this entails overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.
Applicants will also be evaluated on the following job elements that must be demonstrated in their resume:
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc related to overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.;
Use of test equipment related to overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.;
Theory of Electronics;
Ability to use hand and power tools that are typically used when overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems;
Troubleshooting electronic equipment; and
Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) related to overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Light to moderate physical effort is required. Employee frequently lifts and carries up to 40 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, and working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally work in high places may be required. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors to distinguish color codes. Incumbent works in the toxic ammunition area and must pass physical examination requirement for working in the vicinity of toxic agents. Must apply first aid training including self-injection of antidotes to gases to which exposed. Incumbent is given blood test and physical examination to assure continued ability to work in a Chemical Limited Area.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed inside and outside in unheated or inadequately structures. Incumbent is exposed to grease, dirt, and dust and is required to work in buildings with cement floors. There is a possibility of scrapes, bruises, burns, scratches, and electrical shocks. Uses such safety equipment as glasses, shoes, gloves, and coveralls, when working in close proximity to toxic crews. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling, and related activities. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, gloves, respirator, etc.).
Other Requirements: Clickhere for expanded definitions.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Must qualify for and remain qualified for the Chemical Unescorted Access Program (UAP), AR 190-59, to include random urinalysis as specified in Depot procedures and AR 600-85.
May be required to participate in Chemical Accident/Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) situations and serve on teams dedicated to controlling CAIRA situations after being trained for the particular duty involved.
Obtain and maintain applicable forklift license.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. SeeInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is onOPM's Career Transition Resources website.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onWednesday, November 05, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log intoyour USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log intoyour USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in theApplicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume :
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See:Transcripts and Licenses
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If the you plan to use your SF-50 PDF saved using Apple's Preview PDF reader, you are advised to either: (1) Convert the document using something other than Apple's Preview, or (2) Download the document directly from the source site without using Preview to view and 'Save as'.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at:Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is1243302. You will need the questionnaire,View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described inthe USAJOBS Resource Center.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in theReemployed Annuitantinformation sheet.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department of Defense
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
This position is with the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity, Blue Grass Chemical Activity, Chemical Operations Directorate, Laboratory and Monitoring Division, Richmond, Kentucky.
This position is also being recruited for using merit promotion announcement number SWAU 0567.
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. SeeProof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
All U.S. Citizens
Eligible due toInteragency Career Transition Program (ICTAP)
U.S. Citizen Favorable adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service Relevant experience (see Qualifications Required below) Pre-employment and annual medical examinations Position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. See Other Requirements section below. Must qualify for Chemical Unescorted Access Program (UAP)
Inspect, repair, adjust, and test a variety of toxic detection equipment such as the Miniature Continuous Air Monitoring System,(MINICAMS ), Depot Area Air Monitoring System (DAAMS) stations, Mass Spec Chemical Agent Monitoring System and related equipment.
Responsible for the proper handling of specific hazardous wastes generated by the unit, activity, or facility.
Maintain, repair, install, and adjust equipment such as Real Time Analytical Platform (RTAP), heating and cooling systems, diagnostic test set, electrical test set, monitor assembly and electrical test set, and the monitor assembly function test set.
Repair nitrogen/hydrogen and electrical generators and battery charging systems. Repair 1000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) filtration systems and decontamination equipment. Install/repair all plumbing and vacuum lines inside of RTAP's.
Overhaul, repair, rebuild, troubleshoot, adjust, install, test, inspect, fabricate, and maintain complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.
Operate a forklift with a 15,000 lb capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: .
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
Ability to do complex tasks: For the position of Electronics Mechanic WG-2604-11, this entails overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.
Applicants will also be evaluated on the following job elements that must be demonstrated in their resume:
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc related to overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.;
Use of test equipment related to overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.;
Theory of Electronics;
Ability to use hand and power tools that are typically used when overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems;
Troubleshooting electronic equipment; and
Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) related to overhauling, repairing, rebuilding, modifying, troubleshooting, adjusting, installing, testing, inspecting, fabricating, and maintaining complex electronic equipment and/or complete electronic operational systems.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Light to moderate physical effort is required. Employee frequently lifts and carries up to 40 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, and working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally work in high places may be required. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors to distinguish color codes. Incumbent works in the toxic ammunition area and must pass physical examination requirement for working in the vicinity of toxic agents. Must apply first aid training including self-injection of antidotes to gases to which exposed. Incumbent is given blood test and physical examination to assure continued ability to work in a Chemical Limited Area.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed inside and outside in unheated or inadequately structures. Incumbent is exposed to grease, dirt, and dust and is required to work in buildings with cement floors. There is a possibility of scrapes, bruises, burns, scratches, and electrical shocks. Uses such safety equipment as glasses, shoes, gloves, and coveralls, when working in close proximity to toxic crews. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling, and related activities. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, gloves, respirator, etc.).
Other Requirements: Clickhere for expanded definitions.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Must qualify for and remain qualified for the Chemical Unescorted Access Program (UAP), AR 190-59, to include random urinalysis as specified in Depot procedures and AR 600-85.
May be required to participate in Chemical Accident/Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) situations and serve on teams dedicated to controlling CAIRA situations after being trained for the particular duty involved.
Obtain and maintain applicable forklift license.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. SeeInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is onOPM's Career Transition Resources website.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onWednesday, November 05, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log intoyour USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log intoyour USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in theApplicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume :
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See:Transcripts and Licenses
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
If the you plan to use your SF-50 PDF saved using Apple's Preview PDF reader, you are advised to either: (1) Convert the document using something other than Apple's Preview, or (2) Download the document directly from the source site without using Preview to view and 'Save as'.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at:Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is1243302. You will need the questionnaire,View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described inthe USAJOBS Resource Center.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in theReemployed Annuitantinformation sheet.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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