INSTRUMENT MECHANIC LEADER with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will overhaul, repair, modify, test and calibrate, electronic and mechanically controlled navigational compasses, autopilot computers, amplifiers, controllers, bearing directional indicators. You will perform miniature and microminiature circuit diagnostic and fundamental tests, repairs, and modifications of avionics printed circuit boards and module assemblies. You will act as a technical liaison between the shop and various support groups. You will provide support during pilot rework actions for new workload. You will write and assist shop personnel in writing requests for engineering support (3R's) to facilitate the shops production efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to accomplish various tasks. Also, you must be aware and comply with all safety practices to avoid hazards assumed with trade. You must be aware and comply with all safety practices to avoid hazards assumed with trade. Work assignments involve walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, climbing and lifting. This position is subject to lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance, and over 40 pounds will not be attempted unaided. You may subject to environmental factors such as working outside and inside, excessive heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, and working in confined spaces. You may be exposed to industrial materials such as cleaning chemicals, solvents, hydraulic fluids, oils and greases. Selectee(s) may occasionally be required to use toxic chemicals and/or work in the presence of toxic fumes requiring the use of appropriate breathing apparatus. You must be able to obtain/maintain required certification and/or license, as a condition of employment. Qualifications 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 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. 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: 1) Overhauling, repairing, modifying, testing and calibrating, electronic and mechanically controlled navigational compasses, autopilot computers, amplifiers, controllers, bearing directional indicators. 2) Performs miniature and microminiature circuit diagnostic and fundamental tests, repairs, and modifications of avionics printed circuit boards and module assemblies. 3) Acting as a technical liaison between the shop and various support groups. 4) Providing support during pilot rework actions for new workload. 5) Writing and assisting shop personnel in writing requests for engineering support (3R's) to facilitate the shops production efforts. 1) Overhauling, repairing, modifying, testing and calibrating, electronic and mechanically controlled navigational compasses, autopilot computers, amplifiers, controllers, bearing directional indicators. 2) Performs miniature and microminiature circuit diagnostic and fundamental tests, repairs, and modifications of avionics printed circuit boards and module assemblies. 3) Providing support during pilot rework actions for new workload. 1) Performs miniature and microminiature circuit diagnostic and fundamental tests, repairs, and modifications of avionics printed circuit boards and module assemblies. 2) Providing support during pilot rework actions for new workload. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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 be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING
ABILITY TO WORK AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM
KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. 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. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well 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. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience . click apply for full job details

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