Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (MI 127th MXS/PMEL), Position Description Number NGT5791000 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard. Responsibilities ***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** This position is located at: the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL), at the following: 102nd/Otis ANG, MA; 127th/Selfridge, ANG, MI; 148th/Duluth, ANG, MN and 190th/Forbes ANG, KS. The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, calibration, overhaul, final alignment, and modify/certify manual, semi-automatic systems, flight line test units, laboratory standards of unusually complex precision measurement and data acquisition systems. 1. Installs, tests, repairs, overhauls, fabricates or modifies, calibrates, troubleshoots and certifies highly complex electronic systems components or subassemblies. Installs and tests highly complex electronics equipment. 2. Sets up Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and uses this equipment to ensure operational accuracy by performing intricate and complex laboratory and/or on site calibrations and repairs of electronic systems. Uses electronic measuring equipment ranging in complexity from multimeters to complex software-controlled automatic test equipment. 3. Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Uses trade tools such as wire strippers, drills, files, dremel tools, soldering irons, and microsoldering units to remove and replace parts. 4. Maintains records and documents actions. Prepares all certification paperwork required and documents work assignments using PMEL Automated Maintenance System (PAMS) computer. 5. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit and placement of required safety equipment and clothing. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training with basic application of operating principles such as the production and utilization of oscillations over a broad range of frequencies; signal and waveform behavior, distortion, and amplification; pulse, trigger, and synchronization techniques; digital/analog processing and data conversion techniques; and a variety of display and indication methods. Experience in tracing signals and voltage paths, and skilled in the analysis of waveform characteristics such as timing, duration, frequency, and phasing. Originates test set-ups to isolate malfunctions and check performance characteristics of special or unique test panels or mockups. Experience in interpreting and applying a variety of technical electronic information such as schematic symbols, mathematical expressions and formulas, calibration procedures, and other reference materials. Experience in applying established techniques and methods of repair, testing, alignment, and calibration of equipment, which serves as test equipment or precision measurement standards. Experience in utilizing electronic circuits to measure electronic or electrical quantities to determine the performance characteristics and accuracy of other instruments and equipment. At this level, the work involves the maintenance and repair of unusually complex precision measurement equipment, instruments, and instrumentation systems with a minimum of available instructions. The servicing of equipment at this level is complicated by frequent engineering changes such as in design, construction, operating specifications, and special servicing procedures. The items serviced at this level are more difficult to repair and maintain than those described at the grade 11 level, because they are usually custom-built, unconventional, or one-of-a-kind devices used in support of research, experimental, or testing activities. Grade 12 mechanics analyze and isolate component malfunctions in equipment similar to that described at the grade 11 level. In addition, the grade 12 mechanics perform design changes and major modifications to standard and unconventional precision measurement equipment to improve the range or provide new capabilities to identify phenomena or parameters of interest in industrial, marine, airborne, ground support, or research and development test equipment applications. Grade 12 mechanics select, modify, set-up, calibrate, install, and operate a variety of precision measurement equipment including special test stations and mockups in support of laboratory tests or prototype and first-article acceptance and calibration tests. They work with specifications and procedures which are often vague and incomplete as a result of the unique equipment applications at this level. Grade 12 mechanics must apply advanced trade knowledge to improvise trade techniques for maintenance and repairs. The items serviced at this level are more complex than those described at the grade 11 level because, in addition to simulating, measuring, and processing electronic quantities and values, they are designed or modified to measure additional values such as infrared radiation, temperature, gas, vacuum, and other parameters of interest in laboratory test applications. Grade 12 mechanics apply greater judgment and higher level skills and knowledge than grade 11 mechanics. For example, while working from a broad outline of a test objective, they determine or recommend the proper methods to record the performance characteristics of the device, and select and modify the required precision measurement instruments. Typical of the scope of modifications performed at this level are the addition of new circuits, controls, wiring, or units with very critical tolerances or operating characteristics. The mechanics assist in the developmental testing of equipment such as avionics test equipment, missile launching systems, radar, communication, fiber optic, countermeasures, and other systems and devices. They monitor or operate the precision measurement instruments, analyze malfunctions which occur during the tests, and perform necessary corrective actions. The mechanics coordinate their efforts with technical or professional personnel on matters affecting equipment performance and test objectives. Education No substitution of education allowed for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference. For more information on Veteran's Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx