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Naval Air Systems Command AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS REPAIRER in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
Summary You will serve as an AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS REPAIRER in the PROD LINES DIV, MRO PRODUCTION DEPT of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST. Responsibilities You will interpret blueprints, schematics, airframe, or aircrew changes to complete repairs to aircraft ordnance systems. You will analyze operating trends to determine repairs needed to test escape system components. You will determine required tools, sequence of repair, and test equipment needed to perform tasks related to aircraft ordnance systems. You will use measuring instruments to detect malfunctions in aircraft ordnance electrical systems. You will remove, install, repair, and test ejection seat components on multiple aircraft platforms. Requirements Conditions 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Troubleshooting, modifying, overhauling, installing/removing aircraft ordnance/ armament systems: i.e. Ejection Seats (several of which are unique), Aircraft Armament Systems, and Aircraft Egress Systems. 2) Installing and troubleshooting ejection seat components such as: Inertia Reels, Harness Release Actuators, Time Delay Mechanisms, Drogue Guns, Bell Crank Firing Control Assemblies, and various other mechanically and ballistically operated mechanisms utilizing mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical principles of operation. 3) Assembling, repairing and installing aircraft armament systems components/parts such as the M61Al gun handling system, bomb racks, missile launchers, pylon and chaff bucket assemblies. 4) Installing and troubleshooting Aircraft egress system components which include: SMDC, FCDC, TLX, Fire Bottle, Dry Bay Suppression System, and other various explosive devices in the egress systems. 5) Utilizing knowledge and technical expertise to analyze and interpret the use of blueprints, schematics, work drawings and technical publications of various types of aircraft and systems. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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.