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Summary You will serve as an AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS INSPECTOR in the FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHEAST MAINTENANCE REPAIR OVERHAULPRODUCTION DEPTARTMENT PRODUCTION LINES DIVISION of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST. Responsibilities You will serve as the Senior Aircraft Mechanic and technical authority on assigned aircraft with responsibility for troubleshooting, assigning, coordinating, overseeing, and performing maintenance, movement and periodic inspections. You will perform daily, pre-flight, turnaround, post-flight and special inspections. You will operate ground support equipment such as air compressors, generators, gas turbine air starters, hydraulic test units, and ground air conditioning units. You will perform operational checks of engines (including both low and high power turn-ups), control surfaces, and systems indicators by observing performance of aircraft during functional check of each mechanical and electrical system. You will utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. 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 1) Performing daily, pre-flight, turnaround, post-flight and special inspections in accordance with checklists and forms; 2) Analyzing flight discrepancies and effects necessary repairs to ready aircraft for flight or ready for transfer; 3) Operating ground support equipment such as air compressors, generators, gas turbine air starters, hydraulic test units, and ground air conditioning units; 4) Performing operational checks of engines, control surfaces, and systems indicators by observing performance of aircraft during functional check of each mechanical and electrical system; 5) Determining work assignments for other personnel assigned to complete overhaul assignments. 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 requires rotating shift work. This position requires evening and weekend work. This position requires evening and weekend work. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date. You will be required to obtain and maintain an annual passing score on the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization examination for the assigned aircraft. You will be required to obtain and maintain a plane captain (PC) and (ATO) aircraft engine turn-up certification within 12 months. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.