Summary You will serve as a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC in the FLEET READINESS CENTER MID ATLANTIC FRCMA PAX A/C MAINT DEPT MRO PROD DIV of FRC DET MIDLANT PAX RIVER MD MPN. Responsibilities You will perform circuit analysis and apply electronic principles to troubleshoot and repair various analog and digital devices contained in complex powered ground support equipment. You will interpret tables, color codes, wiring diagrams drawings and schematics. You will be familiar of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid-state circuitry, AND safety rules and regulations pertaining to powered ground support systems. You will read, interpret, and use wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides. You will use hand tools, power tools, special tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as multi-meters, gauges, hydraulic presses, drills, valve spring compressors and micrometers. You will be able to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Troubleshooting and repairing: diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines; gearing and governing components for controlling, changing, or transferring speed and power; hydraulic and pneumatic systems and controls; conditioning systems; electrical and transistorized systems, turbine engines; combustion-powered generators and compressors; disassemble components; adjust brakes; adjust ignition/injector timing and linkages; realign gears, wheels, axles, shafts, bearing and similar parts; accomplish periodic inspections and maintenance on a variety of powered aircraft ground support equipment (GSE); use common and complex tools; use test equipment to troubleshoot the mechanical and electrical subsystems of GSE/ powered support equipment (PSE); utilize technical manuals, directives and work instructions; read and interpret schematics and diagrams. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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. Education 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ 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. This position requires rotating shift work. This position requires rotating shift work.