Powered Systems Mechanic LEADER Security Clearance

Position: POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER with Security Clearance
Duties
* Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers.
* Performs work. Performs nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led.
* Attends and participates in various meetings in order to provide input and implement maintenance plans.
* Maintains and/or controls tools and equipment. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
* The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work may be required. Emergency overtime may be required. Subject to call during non-duty hours
* Work requires access to classified information. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
* Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas. Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds
* Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds. However, when lifting of heavier items over 18 kilograms (40 pounds), they will use jacks, hoists, and/or helpers
* The working conditions of this position are:
May work inside or outside. Inside work involves frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside work may involve exposure to bad weather, rain, snow, wet or icy conditions
* Both inside and outside frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or surfaces
* May work on parts and systems which are dirty and greasy, and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects
* Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains, and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment.
* and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants
* To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the incumbent must follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eyeglasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and clothing
* Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use and may be worn or used for long periods
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position Qualifications Condition of Employment Continue
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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. The screen out element for this position isthe ability to lead and supervise. JOB ELEMENTS:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. 4. Skill in performing the trade and /or labor work of the group being led. 5. Ability to lead a team of three or more labor…