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U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Electronics Mechanic in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Industrial Operations, Ground Equipment & Missile Systems Division, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg PA. Responsibilities Make repairs or adjustments to a variety of electronic components. Make modifications and/or improvements to existing testing program. Apply automatic testing procedures to a range of electrical and electromechanical assemblies. Use technical manuals to perform inspection to electronic system. Identify malfunctions within automatic testing equipment. Operate a variety of testing equipment such as digital multimeters, power suppliers and reflectometers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common duties in the operating of automated electronic testing equipment; identifying malfunctions in an automated testing system; repairing electronic components; AND using various testing tools such as digital multimeters, voltmeters or reflectometers. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey- level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics PHYSICAL EFFORT Work requires constant standing and bending on hard surfaces and working with small components which requires close attention and good eye-hand coordination. May lift items weighing up to 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work area is well lighted, heated and ventilated. There is a possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes and burns. There is significant hazard of electrical shock. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct deposit of pay is required. 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 the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. This is in conjunction with vacancy opportunity announcement #MCGP244946292779 - Temporary Appointment NTE 1 year.