Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Peoria, Illinois
Salary Range: $34.39 - $41.69 Per Hour
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2240P01 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.
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Qualifications: AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of A1C & May not exceed the rank of TSgt. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-13 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes experience or training demonstrating the ability to repair, overhaul, rebuild, align, and adjust complete multi-systems-such as electronics packages on highly automated aircraft where functions like target acquisition, weapons control, aircraft attitude control, and navigation are performed by multiple interconnected systems with feedback loops-by applying comprehensive knowledge of all major units, their independent functions, subsystem interfaces, and interactions; determining proper operational sequencing to pinpoint malfunctions; applying extensive practical knowledge of electromagnetic propagation, electronic circuits, computer theory, and hydraulic/pneumatic power systems; understanding interactions among closely integrated systems; using trigonometry to calculate power relationships and signal phasing; interpreting multisystem drawings including complex interconnections; isolating malfunctions across integrated fire control, bombing-navigation, flight control, countermeasures, or similar systems; determining repair methods for complex circuit relationships; and performing on- or off-equipment maintenance on complete electronic integrated systems such as automatic flight control, instrument, inertial, or radar navigation systems. WG-12 Level - MUST experience or training demonstrating the ability to repair, align, and adjust major integrated electronic systems such as inertial navigation, automatic flight control, or fire control systems; extensive knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to understand and predict progressive effects of malfunctions across interrelated units and assist lower-grade employees; thorough knowledge of electronic theories and practices applied to complex integrated systems such as fire control, inertial navigation, or automatic landing control; broad knowledge of radar, digital/analog computers, and display devices and the technology that integrates these into a functional system; knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry to adapt formulas; ability to follow drawings for integrated systems and trace subsystem interactions; and the ability to diagnose and determine necessary repairs for malfunctions where full-system knowledge is required to interpret error data and trace deficiencies. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. 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.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943947 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Application Deadline: 2027-04-23