This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site 66, located in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

Duties

Operate a variety of diesel powered equipment. Ensure safety standards are being followed in compliance with regulations. Ensure needed plans, materials and tools are available. Interpret work instructions and assist subordinates with difficult or complex tasks. Pass on instructions to demonstrate proper work methods. Answer questions regarding policies, procedures, written instructions and other directives. Assign work to subordinate employees. Check work in progress for compliance with instructions and standards.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Qualifications

To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to Lead. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: plan the use of equipment and materials; enforce deadlines and priorities; answer questions and provide technical guidance; assure safety and housekeeping rules are followed; operate a variety of motor vehicles; issue, receive and account for equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the worker to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when driving, turning, stopping and starting the forklifts and motor vehicles and in raising, lowering and tilting the forklift loads. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, material and equipment weighing up to 40 Pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to working out-of-doors during periods of inclement weather. Exposed to serious injuries while operating vehicles over public roads and on the installation. Works on concrete floors and in drafty areas. May be exposed to fumes, fluids, dirt, battery acids, etc., resulting in bruises, cuts, burns, and skin irritation. Wearing of hearing protection and other safety equipment is required during all periods of exposure to hazardous conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W6KGAA 88TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk