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Position Title
ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Agency
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Announcement Number
NEAB235219779263HD Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 18, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. This position requires 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 to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required? (limit characters)
3. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
4. This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. (False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment per 18 U.S.C. Section 1001). Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain eligibility for this position based on the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment? (limit characters)
5. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement? (limit characters)
6. This is a Term position scheduled to last 1 year. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment? (limit characters)
7. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period? (limit characters)
8. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period? (limit characters)
9. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station OCONUS and/or CONUS up to 15% of the time? (limit characters)
10. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Are you willing and able to work an assigned shift to meet work requirements? (limit characters)
11. This position requires a license to operate fork lifts (less than 15,000 lb capacity) 30 days of appointment. Are you able and willing to obtain a fork lift license and maintain the license for the duration of employment? (limit characters)
12. This position requires the incumbent to meet the requirements of AMC-R 350-4, Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations, within one year of appointment. Are you willing to meet the requirements of AMC-R 350-4 within one year of appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic 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. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Ordnance Equipment Mechanic duties without more than normal supervision.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Determine the nature and scope of repairs, adjustments, and/or replacement of missile components.
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3. Perform mechanical inspection of missiles/components to identify corrosion, damage, loose or missing hardware, proper stenciling, etc.
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4. Disassemble missiles into major components for testing, repair and/or replacement of components.
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5. Clean/prepare surfaces for painting.
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6. Paint and/or spot paint missiles, components, and containers per specifications.
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7. Apply pre-mixed paint to surfaces using a spray gun.
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8. Check continuity at conductive shoe stations utilizing digital voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other related measuring devices.
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9. Prepare analyses of test results in order to make recommendations relative to the disposition of missile components.
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10. Test major missile components using system peculiar or special test equipment to assure proper functioning.
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11. Determine malfunctions of missile components by interpreting electronic data banks.
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12. Reference detailed diagrams to secure information on current flow in order to trace continuity through various stages of a missile system.
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13. Determine the best methods and techniques to complete work on electronic missile components.
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14. Transport assets throughout a maintenance facility utilizing forklifts up to 15,000 lbs. lift capacity.
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15. Move missiles and/or missile components using a variety of crane slings, hoisting devices, dollies, buggies, and/or special conveyances.
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16. Move missiles/missile components utilizing explosive and industrial safety precautions as required.
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17. Trouble shoot to locate malfunctions of missiles and related circuitry.
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18. Conduct tests to fault isolate failure modes in electronic missile systems.
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19. Document discrepancies found during various phases of work (assembly, test modification, repair, disassembly) on missile systems.
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20. 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.
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