Powered Support Systems Mechanic

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command | Chambersburg, PA

Posted Date 12/10/2024
Description Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DIB & MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at the DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.This is a term position not to exceed 13 months. Term positions may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years, and MAY NOT be converted to permanent.

Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.


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 an Powered Support Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Can perform the common range of work relative to the diagnosing, repair or adjusting and testing of mobile equipment and equipment such as powered and motor generators containing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and similar systems. Work under the supervision of a work leader or journey- level employee who reviews my work for completion.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort
Work involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing and climbing over and around equipment. Sometimes work is in cramped areas where awkward positions are assumed during performance. There is frequent lifting of items weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with assistance of others or by materials handling equipment.

Working Conditions
Work is performed inside or outside. Inside areas are usually well lighted and heated, however, they are subject to drafts and changing temperatures. Outside work may require occasional exposure to inclement weather. There is frequent exposure to loud noise, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, and hard surfaced floors. There is possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, strains, electrical shock, and broken bones from falls. Incumbents may be required to wear various protective and safety devices or clothing which may be uncomfortable.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Salary29.25 - 34.06 Hour

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