Physical Science Technician Kaiserslautern, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 23JUL0HUAMCE0X482551. Applications for vacancy announcement 23JUL0HUAMCE0X482551 are NOT valid for this announcement, submission of a new application is required. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHO MAY APPLY? Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany. AND EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany. In case of equal qualifications, a severely handicapped person or a person with equal status will receive priority consideration when identified on the application form. Such persons must provide proof of their status when applying. Hauptaufgaben Operates emission spectrometer. Performs pre-operational checks and calibration, to include warm up, check of electrical system through gauge readout, burning of clean oil and pre-tested oil for calibration purposes. Re-calibrates during operation at periodic intervals or when readings are questionable, suggesting the need for re-calibration. Pre-operational checks and calibration are performed in accordance with standardized procedures. If major problems occur with spectrometer calls manufacturer's representative. Following well-established procedures, "burns" aircraft/ground equipment oil samples obtained from serviced units, timing burns with data input into computer performed by fellow employee. Burn sequence is assembly line: Take one capful (standard sample bottle cap, eyeball measure) of oil sample, remove an replace graphite electrodes, place capful of oil sample on sample stand, adjust electrodes, then start burn; remove burnt oil, repeat process for next sample. Analysis of burn (ppm of metals in oil) is fed directly into computer. While sample burn is being performed by fellow employee, enters identification from Oil Analysis Request document (filled out by serviced activity). Identification data consists of, type aircraft, serial number, component serial number, date and time sample taken, hours accumulated since last oil change/overhaul, oil added since last sample, reason for sample (routine, lab request, test cell, testing engine, chip light). For each sample assigns index number. Updates data when changes are noted from Oil Analysis Request, calling activity as needed to verify accuracy of data. Computer information system is a menu driven program developed by the US Navy in CONUS. Any changes to the program are performed by the US Navy. Evaluates results of burns by emission-spectrometer, analyses by FT-IR-spectrometer and other tests. Results are reviewed for any trends or abnormal readings, which may indicate component or lubricant problems. (1) Reviews computer readout of spectrometer analysis. Determines if readings are abnormal, either flagged by computer (based on limits programmed into computer) or by comparison to previous burn results (usually readout contains previous four (4) burns plus current burn). If amount of metal readings or trend indicates major component problems, defers sample for further tests and/or evaluation. (2) Reviews spectrometer readings of deferred samples. Determines need for additional tests or takes action based solely on spectrometer results (subject to re-burns). If additional tests are needed performs filtration, crackle, and/or acid test on deferred oil sample. Based on spectrometer, filtration, crackle, and/or acid tests may recommend a combination of the following: grounding of aircraft/deadline vehicle, resample, oil change, more samples after 5/10/15 flight hours. Resample may consist of grounding/deadline, change of oil, and one hour ground run/normal operation, then re-sampling. When tests indicate major problem in engine, transmission, or gearboxes/hydraulic, directs removal of component for tear down evaluation inspection in Corpus Christi, Texas. (3) Reviews spectrometer results of burns and analysis where readings were initially determined routine/normal. This review is a double check to insure all unusual trends and spectrometer readings, which may cause aircraft/ground equipment malfunctions, are detected. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifikationsanforderungen Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels". https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge C-5A: Basic requirement: Completed vocational training in a field closely related to the position. E.g. Chemielaborant (m/w/d), Chemisch-technischer Assistant m/w/d) or similar. E&T Level I: not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level II: 2 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 1 year of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: No additional experience required. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. C-06: Basic requirement: Completed vocational training in a field closely related to the position. E.g. Chemielaborant (m/w/d), Chemisch-technischer Assistant m/w/d) or similar. E&T Level I: not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level II: 3 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 2 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 1 year of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: No additional experience required. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. • Office automation skills are required. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English AND German Language Proficiency level B2 required. Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen Position may be filled at the C-5A, or at the full performance level, C-06. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor. WE OFFER: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement, - usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.