- Position Title
- Weapon Systems Mechanic
- Agency
- Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
- Announcement Number
- SWDX173473189524D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 13, 2017 to Thursday, October 26, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures? This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. For more information please go to the following website: http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/6314.html.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures? This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. For more information please go to the following website: http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/6314.html.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special occasions. Are you willing and able to work an assigned shift to meet work requirements?
2.
Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
3.
This position may require a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
4.
This position requires use of a Government Travel Card (GTC) if and when CONUS or OCONUS travel is required. Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card (GTC) if and when CONUS or OCONUS travel is required?
5.
This position may require the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport. Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain the required passport for this position?
6.
This position may require the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing able to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
7.
This position may require a pre-deployment physical (including all required immunizations) and an annual deployment physical thereafter if and when deployed OCONUS. Are you willing and able to take a pre-deployment physical (including all required immunizations) and an annual deployment physical thereafter if and when deployed OCONUS?
8.
This position may require you to obtain a Soldering Certification within 1 Year of placement into position. Are you willing and able to obtain a Soldering Certification within 1 Year of placement into position?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Weapon Systems Mechanic, WG-2601-10, position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Weapon Systems Mechanic duties without more than normal supervision.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform electronic and mechanical maintenance and repairing of combat vehicle systems.
3.
Isolate faults between inter-related electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
4.
Perform disassembly, repair, and assembly aligning and testing of inter-related units of electrical components.
5.
Utilize common and specialized hand tools to perform maintenance and repairs of electrical weapon systems.
6.
Select tools for installation and repair of electronic systems, component parts, and devices.
7.
Use power equipment, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, special tools fixtures, and collimating equipment.
8.
Apply standard electrical principles in identifying and determining corrective repairs on electronic equipment.
9.
Assist in the final tests and integration of combat vehicle systems.
10.
Apply knowledge of electronic theory including properties of solid state circuitry.
11.
Troubleshoot hydraulic systems for leaks, defective lines and other malfunctions.
12.
Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and test electronic control and indicating systems.
13.
Review and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, automated data, work orders, and wiring diagrams.
14.
Perform functional tests of all components in the turret including electrical, mechanical, pneudraulic, electro-mechanical, electro-optics, and electronic fire control systems.
15.
Use a variety of analog and digital test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, distortion analyzers, voltmeters, multi-meters, and power supplies.
16.
Utilize equipment such as theodolites, power supplies, test consoles, and break out boxes to assure component is functionally sound.
17.
Determine repair requirements, from oral instructions, or supporting documentation, and applying knowledge of electronic theory to assure most effective methods, techniques, and tools are utilized.
18.
Make adjustments and assure the erecting and launching devices are properly installed and working together with the turret, and base, as a complete subsystem.
19.
Determine feasibility of making needed repairs and makes recommendations to supporting organizations.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.