Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain a variety of Mechanized Material Handling Systems (MMHS) and material handling equipment designed for and installed within Air Mobility Command (AMC) air terminal facilities. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates various types of complex electrically and mechanically controlled industrial equipment Responsibilities - Troubleshoots, disassembles, and repairs malfunctions in the electrical systems of material handling equipment to include Elevating/Non-elevating Transport Vehicles (ETV/TV), inventory control system (JCS), Pallet Storage Enclosure (PSE), pallet pit workstations, docks, and associated equipment. - Troubleshoots, disassembles, and repairs malfunctions in the mechanical systems of material handling equipment to include ETV/TV, JCS, PSE, pallet pit workstations, docks, and associated equipment. - Provides electronic and technical assistance to solve problems encountered during the operation of the MMHS to include ETV/TV, JCS, PSE, pallet pit workstations, docks, and associated equipment. - Performs and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Uses and maintains tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of 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-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Group. 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 a ELECTROMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. 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. Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electric, and electronic procedures, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and components of a variety of industrial support machinery and equipment and their operating characteristics applicable to installation/repair procedures, methods, and trade practices. 2. Knowledge of electrical and electronic instruments used in shop and trade practices (e.g. test lamps, multimeters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters. 3. Knowledge of safety practices, regulations, and procedures to include environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials. 4. Skill to use test equipment and measuring devices, such as micrometers, dial indicators, ammeter volt meters, flow meters, and calipers. 5. Skill in use and application of standard formulas, shop mathematics, trade theories, and industry practices in calculating needed materials and problem solving. 6. Ability to interpret and apply blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, technical manuals, National Electrical code, National Fire codes, local codes, and to use trade formulas to calculate common properties. Physical Effort: The employee works in tiring, awkward, or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Frequently stands for long periods of time, bends, stoops, crouches, and crawls under vehicles/equipment. Work is performed on top of, under, and in tight compartments of material handling equipment. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work exposure includes danger from moving parts. Requires close hand and eye coordination, and eyesight with color and depth perception for performing assembly and adjustment tasks. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. May work on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet, or in close quarters such as manholes, machine pits, or attics. Subject to electric shock, cuts, burns and bruises. May be exposed to temperature extremes in test facilities, extremely high noise levels, and exposure to exhaust fumes, lead, radiation, chemicals, or carcinogens. To reduce dangers and irritations from these conditions, they follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.