ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Clarification from the agency

Area 1: Current on-board permanent, term employees or Lateral (T32 military technicians/ T5 National Guard employees) with membership in the Tennessee Army National Guard Area 2: Current members in the Tennessee Army National Guard Area 3: All qualified applicants eligible for membership in the Tennessee National Guard

As an ELECTRONICS MECHANIC, WG-2604-10, you will repair, inspect, maintain, modify, overhaul and install a variety of avionics electronics equipment of moderate complexity of design, construction, and function. Diagnose equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot components, assemblies or subassemblies. Serve as member of flight crew for the purpose of diagnosing and recording malfunctions, or otherwise determining maintenance and repair requirements. Guide lower level mechanics in the performance of duties. Process and account for due-in supply assets. Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations such as Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE), Command Logistics Readiness Inspections (CLRT-X), and Aviation Resource Management Surveys. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance of (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• Preplacement Medical Requirements: Selectee will be required to undergo medical testing, at the expense of the government, prior to beginning employment. Medical tests are used to determine fitness and eligibility for employment.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 through E-8

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the applicant's knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, knowledge of common testing procedures, skill in the use of hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 18 months experience or training in utilizing principles, basic functions, and application of theory of electronic systems or equipment. Experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. Experience in making mechanical repairs that required the use of precision measuring and calibrating equipment. Experience in using complex test equipment such as deviation meters, complex special test panels, etc. Experience which demonstrates the ability to interpret technical manuals, specifications, and publications.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

2. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

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