Job Listing: AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Port Hueneme, CA

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.  We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies.  Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, California and your community!


The California National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer


NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. 


Applicants who are not currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal appointment.


AREA OF CONSIDERATION:   ALL SOURCES. Military grade of E-5 through E-7.



Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/Advanced in hiring rate based on Superior Qualifications IS NOT AUTHORIZED.


Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.  



Major Duties

THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION
This position is located in an Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Maintenance Group, Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Element, (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Propeller Shop and the Hush House).  The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more subordinates in the performance of aircraft engine mechanic work.  In addition, duties include journey level work, which involve the inspection, repair, modification, and servicing of jet aircraft engine systems and components, turboprops, small gas turbines, propellers, and propulsion assemblies both on and off aircraft.

Travel Required: Some, 1 to 5 days per month.
SUBJECT to NIGHT and/or ROTATING SHIFTS.

How to Apply

Please DO NOT send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the  California National Guard Human Resources Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed cover letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs.


We can only accept applications through www.usajobs.com .


OR


By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.


Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf


To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:


1.      Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and
2.      Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.


Use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.
 
Option A:  Online Qualifications Questionnaire.


Tips for using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire:


•         You must click both Finish and Submit when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed – and your résumé is not attached – until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your résumé.


•         You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.


•         You must complete the entire process by the closing date -- Tuesday, April 22, 2008


ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSE AT 12:00 A.M. (MIDNIGHT) EASTERN STANDARD TIME.


•         To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received, follow these steps:


1.      Go to  www.applicationmanager.org <http://www.applicationmanager.org/and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.


2.      Click the radio button for this Vacancy Identification Number: PS183038. Click Select a Vacancy.


3.      Verify that all of your documents appear on the table with a status of Processed.


•         You can save your work and come back later. Just click both Save and Logout.  (When you want to return, go to https://www.hr-services.org/usasonlineapp/usasonlineapp.aspx and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.)


•         If you Submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used.  Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.
 
To begin your Online Qualifications Questionnaire, choose one of these options:


•         If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.


•         If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.



Option B:  Paper Qualifications Questionnaire.


If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:


1.      You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.


2.      Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.


3.      You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.


•         By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.


•         Agency Contact
           California National Guard
           Staffing Section
           (916) 854-3350
            Vacancy ID:
            PS183038    


To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, transcript(s), the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf




Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:


• Current Resume
• Transcripts (if applicable)




Contact Information:
Nora M. Yu

Phone: (916)854-3350

Email: NGCAHRJOBSTECH@ca.ngb.army.mil


Or write:
California National Guard
Human Resource Office
PO Box 269101
Sacramento, CA 95826

USA


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.


Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:


If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.


Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

PS183038
Title of Job

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC LEADER
Biographic Data

E-Mail Address


Lowest Grade


10
Occupational Specialties


001 Aircraft Engine Mechanic Leader
Geographic Availability


0004 Port Hueneme, CA
Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. Are you a military member OR eligible to immediately enlist as a military member?

A. Yes
B. No

2. Do you currently possess the military grade of E-5 through E-7?

A. Yes
B. No

3. Do you possess experience, education, or training which demonstrates skill in and knowledge of the work; ability to lead others, to organize tools and materials for them; and to interpret technical orders, regulations and procedures? 

A. Yes
B. No

4. In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, do you possess 24 months specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in the repair electronics and have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment; experience demonstrating the ability to provide guidance to others in troubleshooting malfunctions; experience which demonstrates the ability to instruct others in the use of measuring devices?    

A. Yes
B. No


Required Skills

Qualifications

General:  Experience, education, or training which demonstrates skill in and knowledge of the work; ability to lead others, to organize tools and materials for them; and to interpret technical orders, regulations and procedures.




Specialized Experience:  In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, must have 24 months specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in the repair electronics and have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment; experience demonstrating the ability to provide guidance to others in troubleshooting malfunctions; experience which demonstrates the ability to instruct others in the use of measuring devices.    




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to determine the best qualified applicants from which selection will be made: 




a. Knowledge of and skill in aircraft engine troubleshooting sufficient to instruct all levels of workers in the proper interpretation of the appropriate technical manual.




b.  Ability to instruct all levels of workers in improved procedures and practices in performing inspections.




c.  Ability to set the pace by maintaining a current knowledge of the latest directive changes to answer questions relating to the more difficult work procedures.




d.  Ability to assign immediate tasks in order to get the work started.




e.  Ability to utilize appropriate technical manuals and test equipment to assure that aircraft engines are functioning properly.




CREDITING NATIONAL GUARD EXPERIENCE: NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MAY BE CREDITED AS FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE WHEN EVALUATED AGAINST THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A MILITARY TECHNICIAN POSITION. EXPERIENCE MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND MUST BE DESCRIBED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. THE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ACTUAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED.




Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:  Credit for successful completion of schools that are directly relatd to repair of aircraft engines will be credited on a day-for-day basis.




TO BE CREDITABLE, XEROX COPIES OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED 


Conditions of Employment:




Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.




Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.




Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.




Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.




Date Posted: April 22, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application

Employer: Department Of The Air Force Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Bell
Experience:Any State: California
Education: College Zip Code:90201 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  25.76 - 30.07 USD Hourly

Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.




Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For addtional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp




Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp




Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp




Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp




Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For addtional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/




Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp




This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp




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