ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (SMALL SHOP CHIEF) id-8135

May 7, 2025

Summary

This National Guard position is for a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (SMALL SHOP CHIEF), Position Description Number D1071000 and is part of AASF #2, Nebraska Army National Guard.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Nebraska National Guard Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants

Duties

As a ELECTRONICS MECHANIC (SMALL SHOP CHIEF), WG-2604-12, duties include:

Plans and lays out work to be accomplished in the shop, which, is then completed, by the incumbent and lower graded mechanic(s). Determines approaches, methods and courses of action required to accomplish the mission of the shop in an effective and efficient manner. Independently determines appropriate maintenance procedures. Estimates time, equipment and material requirements. Devises and maintains plans and records. Provides recommendations and input to the supervisor concerning personnel actions such as performance appraisals, awards, position description changes, disciplinary actions, and leave.

Performs the full range of shop work.

Performs in-process, final inspection, and clear status symbols certifying work performed by others in shop.

Implements safety regulatory requirements. Ensures that other workers in the shop wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.

Prepares for, and participates in, various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Performs additional duties such as structural firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment. Serves as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Direct Deposit is mandatory

Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

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