NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

08-041

OPENING DATE  CLOSING DATE

11 February 2008 Open Until Filled

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON UNIT BULLETIN BOARDS UNTIL THE DAY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

  AREA I      -    All New Jersey National Guard (NJNG) Technicians

              AREA II    -    All Members of the NJNG

              AREA III   -    All personnel eligible for membership in the NJARNG

If a New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG) member is selected, the person must transfer to the NJARNG, and must attend a 4 week Warrior Transition Course.

If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

APPOINTMENT STATUS:        ( X )  EXCEPTED        (  )  COMPETITIVE

                                                   (  )  OFFICER    (  ) WARRANT OFFICER   ( X )  ENLISTED

MINIMUN RANK:  SPC/E-4                                                MAXIMUM RANK:  MSG/E-8

MILITARY GRADE INVERSION IS PROHIBITED

MILITARY POSITION:  Any unit in the New Jersey Army National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS:  Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes: 

CMF: 94         MOS:  14J/T, 15F/J/X/Y, 25C/D/F/L/P/Q/R/S/T/W/X/Y/Z, 33W, 45B/G/K, 91A

NOTE:  THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED HAS ONE YEAR TO OBTAIN ADVERTISED AFSC/MOS

LEVEL OF CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION:    Non-critical/Sensitive

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS:   N/A

PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Requires a physical profile of:  2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

METHOD OF SELECTION:   NJDMAVA TPR 335.A - Merit Placement Plan

SELECTING OFFICIAL: 1SG John S. Siri, Electronics Mechanic

EVALUATION METHODS: Applications will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility.  Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified.  Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or non membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor.  Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume or application.  Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Acceptance of this position requires participation in the direct deposit/electronic funds transfer program.

THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 32 USC, SECTION 709. POSITION HAS DIFFERENT RIF CRITERIA, NO VETERANS PREFERENCE, CERTAIN GRADE AND PROMOTION LIMITATIONS AND DIFFERENT APPEAL/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.  

NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 08-041

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1.  Applicants may choose to apply by one of the following methods:

    a.  A resume;

    b.  OF 612 “Optional Application for Federal Employment”, which can be found on the NJ HRO WEB Page

(www.state.nj.us/military/hro) or from the HRO.

2.  All government employees must provide a copy of their last SF 50.

3. Insure information related to the specific job you are applying for is accurate, complete and describes job-related qualifications, rather than your entire work history over a period of years.  Please include all related military experience, i.e., AFSC, MOS, etc. and explain your duties and responsibilities.  HAVING THE AFSC/MOS DOES NOT IN ITSELF QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION.

4.  To be considered for this position, you must meet and answer the requirements for "Specialized Experience", to include KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES, or you will be found NOT QUALIFIED!

5. Government postage paid envelopes, interoffice mail or government facsimile machines may not be used to submit applications for employment.  E-mail applications will not be accepted.

6.  Applications must be received by close of business on the closing date.

PCS NOT AUTHORIZED

MAJOR JOB DUTIES (a copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resource Office):  Uses a wide variety of inspection techniques to inspect standard electronic systems such as radar, radio communications receivers, and transmitters (single band, UHF and VHF), mobile subscriber equipment (MSE), missile guidance systems, laser range finders, and electronic fire control systems. Conducts inspections, diagnoses nature and extent of equipment malfunction, and as required, performs required maintenance to restore to a serviceable condition various types of tactical computers, radio sets, etc. Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Inspects the full range of equipment as described above at remote worksites in support of field organizations, field units during field exercise training periods, or before major pieces of equipment are sent for repair to a supporting maintenance facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Must have a valid state driver’s license for New Jersey or your state of residence.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:  Experience, education, or training which demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge of electrical or electronic theory, knowledge of common testing procedures, skill in the use of hand tools of the electronics trade, and skill in reading schematics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Must have 18 months experience in diagnosing problems and determining needed repairs for malfunctions in electronic equipment or systems. 

ABILITY to install, repair, and maintain electronic systems or equipment. 

ABILITY to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning electronic equipment and systems and determine the level and method of repair.

ABILITY to use hand tools and precision measuring equipment.

SKILL in using diagnostic and testing equipment.

ABILITY to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to make repairs and modifications.

SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of experience.  Course must be directly related to the work of the position.

MUST SUBMIT CERTIFIED COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR CREDIT TOWARDS EDUCATION. PLEASE REFERENCE THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER ON TRANSCRIPTS.

distribution:   B,C,S HRO (3) DAG (1) DOIM (1) ESSO (4) USPFO (4) AASF #1 (2) AASF #2 (2) SAO (1) IG (1) CAO (1) DPCS-RR (1) POTO (2) UTES (5) CSMS-A (3) CSMS-B (3) ID (1) DOL (1) SRAA (1) DPCS (1) SMO (1) CFMO (1) 108ARW (25) 177FW (25) AFGE (1) ACT (1)