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POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER

US Department of the Air Force
Force, MT Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
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The primary purpose of this position, POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER, WL-5378-11, is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis.
Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Family. 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 is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision OR Ability To Lead Or 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. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
  2. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
  4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  5. Knowledge of Materials
  6. Trouble shooting

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent may be required to carry or pull equipment weighting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis without assistance. On occasion, may be required to assist in lifting and carrying items weighting in excess of 25 pounds. Reaching and working overhead while standing on ladders, scaffolds, and elevator work platforms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in areas of hazardous explosives, rocket engine propellant MMH, toxic vapors and fluids, high noise, high pneumatic and hydraulic pressures and often extreme weather conditions with below zero temperatures, sever winds averaging 50 MPH and wind chills of 40 degrees below zero. Exposure to Hantavirus (a deadly rodent spread virus), dirt, grease, oil, and various cleaning chemicals. Will often work at heights up to 90 feet in confined areas. Must comply with missile safety requirements and wear all required safety equipment for each task. All areas within the missile facilities always require Two Person Concepts. Subject to shift rotation, irregular shifts, and weekend work.

This position may require: use firearms or ammunition; sell or dispose of firearms or ammunition; receive, possess, ship or transport firearms; or other duties, activities or responsibilities covered by the Gun Control Act. Selectee must have no convictions of a crime of domestic violence

The incumbent maybe required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

Salary : $79,661

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