Aircraft Mechanic with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as an Aircraft Mechanic in the F/A-18 Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER WEST located at Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA. Duties You will perform a full range of aircraft mechanic duties: disassembling components/systems, troubleshooting, replacing, modifying and testing a variety of systems e.g. hydraulic, oil, fuel, landing gear assemblies and pressurization systems You will annotate critical discrepancies or issues discovered during the processing of aircraft to provide feedback to quality assurance and engineering personnel. You will analyze guidance (e.g., blueprints, raw data, instructions, technical directives, maintenance instructions) to plan work involving the rework, repair, and modification of aircraft. You will Use hand tools, torque wrenches, pneumatic wrenches, guns, drills, measuring devices, and test equipment to repair aircraft systems, engines, or components. You will be required to have regular and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You may be required to work all shifts on a rotational basis and work overtime. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. Must obtain and maintain all required certification and/or license as a condition of employment. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks performing routine aircraft maintenance and repair on fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies; performing functional and operational test on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components; troubleshooting aircraft systems sufficient to determine if functioning properly or requires adjustments; using a wide variety of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, protractors, snap rings, micrometers and hand tools e.g.; reading and interpreting a variety of blueprints, specifications, diagrams and instructions to perform as an aircraft mechanic. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including performing routine aircraft maintenance and repair on fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft systems, airframes, components and assemblies; performing functional and operational test on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components; troubleshooting aircraft systems sufficient to determine if functioning properly or requires adjustments; and reading and interpreting simple blueprints, diagrams and instructions to perform as an aircraft mechanics. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. I have the ability to perform common tasks including assisting mechanics with routine maintenance and repair on fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft systems; following oral and written instructions: knowledge of tools and equipment related to the trade. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. I have the ability to perform simple tasks, or I have received training on this type of work. I do not have on-the-job training, or the abilities described above. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: MIL SPOUSE - Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP APPLICANTS - PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qu