Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year-round including surfing, fishing, and hiking. Learn more about this agency Duties Operate electrical power source and distribution equipment. Install, modify, inspect, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronics equipment associated with moderate and complex electrical systems Install, modify, inspect, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair new and existing electrical lines, circuits, switch gears, systems, associated fixtures, controls, distribution panels, outlet boxes. Install, modify, inspect, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair emergency generators airfield lighting system (0-2500 Volts), portable whacker lights, and electronic messenger safety boards. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Forklift license within 180 days of employment. This position may require the incumbent to respond to emergency calls after regular working hours. This position is a designated drug testing position. The incumbent must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 600-85. This position requires the incumbent to ensure that environmental, safety and housekeeping rules are followed. This position requires the incumbent to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE). This position requires passing a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter. This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a driver's license in one of the 50 US states or possessions and any installation and/or DoD requirement. Designated Mission Essential Position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Commander. This position requires 10% Temporary duty travel (TDY). Incumbent must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A within one (1) year of appointment and maintain it through duration of appointment. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Powered Support Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision; without more than normal supervision: perform pre-running inspections of component systems such as fuel lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pumps, regulators, governors, and fuel injection; AND inspecting and maintaining electronics equipment associated with moderate and complex electrical systems.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments involve standing, climbing, bending, crouching, and occasionally working in cramped and awkward positions. Works at ground level and from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, manlifts, bucket trucks, and aerial lift trucks where parts of systems worked on are in hard to reach places. Frequently lifts and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, employee lifts or moves with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee may work on different shift schedules. Work is performed both in and out of doors where there is regular exposure to dirt, dust, grease, noise, and bad weather. There is also exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, strains, electrical shock and burns, and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants. Protective devices such as but not limited to ARC Flash PPE, earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat, and safety shoes are required. Long trousers or coveralls and shirt or tee shirts with sleeves are worn. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 17 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Permanent change of station (PCS) costs may be authorized. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) will not be authorized. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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