POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (D1067000)

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Area 1 = All permanent Technician Enlisted member employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Area 2 = All indefinite Technician Enlisted members employee's (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

Area 3 = Enlisted currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates). To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.

Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.

DUTIES

As an POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (D1067000), WU-5378-10, you will be responsible for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft, and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel. Responsibilities include detailed technical oversight of individual aircraft's level of mission capabilities and projection of maintenance requirements to maintain individual aircraft operational readiness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: It is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside and outside in inclement weather, on icy or slippery ramps, aircraft surfaces and work stands, and in temperature and humidity extremes and is subject to the danger from exposure to an environment of toxic fumes, high pressure air and fluids, fast actuating metal aircraft surfaces, such as rotor heads, landing gear, explosive munitions, weapons, engine noise, heat, blast, intake suction, fast moving main gear box devices, rotating shafts, cartridge actuating devices, electrical voltage, fire and explosion caused by aircraft fuels, solvents, lubricants, paints and dusts, sharp edges, confined spaces.

QUALIFICATIONS

You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experience copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, internet or other reference material constitute plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position.

National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate has sufficient skill and knowledge performing aircraft mechanic duties such as removing and replacing aircraft parts, accessories, and components, and to make adjustments and settings according to established specifications. Must possess skills in the use of hand tools and test equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year in the occupational series code 5378 or the equivalent EIGHTEEN (18) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as inventory control, and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment; troubleshooting and repairing flight critical equipment; performing modifications on, and operating powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, deicers and non-powered equipment to include work stands, jacks, ramps, towbars, etc; performing required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment; keeping equipment clean; periodically observing the operation of equipment to detect problems; maintaining records and equipment logbooks; performing major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed.

This position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG).,Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.