Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic
Department of the Air Force
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, Position Description Number T5791000 and is part of the KS 190 Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. This regional laboratory supports several National Guard wings throughout the Midwest.
Duties
- As an ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-2602-12, you will be assigned to the following Precision Measurement Equipment Lab: 190th/Forbes ANG, KS.
- You will perform maintenance, repair, calibration, overhaul, final alignment, and modify/certify manual, semi-automatic systems, flight line test units, laboratory standards of unusually complex precision measurement and data acquisition systems.Installs, tests,repairs,overhauls,fabricates or modifies,calibrates,troubleshoots and certifies highly complex electronic systems components or subassemblies.
- Installs and tests highly complex electronics equipment.Performs functional tests to locate equipment malfunctions in accordance with accepted trade practices to minimize equipment downtime.
- Sets up Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment(TMDE) and uses this equipment to ensure operational accuracy by performing intricate and complex laboratory and/or on site calibrations and repairs of electronic systems.
- Uses electronic measuring equipment ranging in complexity from multi meters to complex software-controlled automatic test equipment.
- Uses and maintains tools and equipment Uses trade tools such as wire strippers, drills, files, dremel tools, soldering irons, and microsoldering units to remove and replace parts.
- Maintains records and documents actions.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK" Work
- Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period.
- Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
Education
Applicants that have attended the Air Force Precision Measuring Equipment Specialist Course or equivalent training course from other branches of service is desired. Please include certification.
Required Documents
- If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
- 1. A COMPLETED 2 PAGE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must
- NOT exceed 2 pages in length and show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and
- Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current
- Federal employee or previous
- Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information. 2. For current
- Federal employees: Latest SF50, Personnel
- Action 3. Official
- Transcripts: For any education claims. (If applicable) (Add if there is anything listed under
- Education) 4. If Claiming Military Spouse
- Preference (MSP) must provide additional supporting documentation: Signed self-certification checklist, PCS orders, Marriage certificate or license. To access the
- MSP self-certification checklist visit the
- DCPAS website at
- DCPAS MILITARY SPOUSE CHECKLIST *** A MILITARY PCS MUST HAVE OCCURED TO CLAIM PREFERENCE*** 5. Supporting documentation for Veterans
- Preference claim: for 5-Point, DD214. For 10-Point, SF15 and referenced supporting documentation Applicants claiming Priority Placement
- Program: DoD Military
- Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician
- Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification
- Checklist (DD 3145-3), Termination
- SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of
- Separation confirming of eligibility. DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability
- Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification
- Checklist (DD 3145-2), Termination
- SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of
- Separation confirming of eligibility. DOD Military
- Spouse preference must submit the following documentation: Marriage Certificate, Spouses
- PCS Orders, Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist DoD Retained
- Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification
- Checklist (DD3145-1), SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and a copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)
- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS.
- You must upload the applicable documents with your application package.
- These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.
- If you do not upload the required and/or informational documents, then you must document in your application package (resume) the information needed to determine your eligibility.
- If selected, you must submit all requested documents at the time of tentative job offer to verify eligibility and qualifications.
- You will have two business days to submit these documents before a job offer is rescinded.
About this role
The ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC position and is based in Forbes AFB, Kansas. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
Day to day, the work involves as an ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-2602-12, you will be assigned to the following Precision Measurement Equipment Lab: 190th/Forbes ANG, KS. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC position in Forbes AFB, Kansas, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Forbes AFB, Kansas, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
