About the Position: Incumbent will perform parking, ground handling and servicing to various types of aircraft utilizing Gray Army Airfield. Performing various grounds maintenance tasks in and around the airfield. In addition to, participating in contingency exercises both real and notional. Position is with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Joint base Lewis-McChord-Tacoma, Washington.

Duties

Marshal incoming aircraft to designated parking area using standard hand and/or light signals. Operate two-way radio equipment in vehicles operated when receiving instructions from Air Traffic Control tower and/or Airfield Operations management. Responsible for attaching the proper tow bar to the aircraft and/or tow bar for maintenance needs, to ensure the aircraft is ready for movement. Operate tractor controls while making difficult clearance judgments of distant wing and/or tail sections, while following instructions. Ensure safe operation of movement on ramp controlling several different agencies, both military and/or civilian vehicles around parked aircraft. Handle the controls for starting, stopping, backing, driving, and operating special purpose equipment on vehicles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent is subject to working rotating shifts days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• In accordance with AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent of this Position must submit to drug testing before employment and periodically during employment.
• Position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This is a Mission Essential position. The incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Commander/Supervisor.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL)
• Incumbent is required to lift objects up to 75lbs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 an Aircraft Attendant (MVO) without more than normal supervision. Perform common Aircraft Attendant (MVO) duties such as inspect runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas for potential foreign object damage (FOD) and damage of pavement areas, signs, runway and taxiway lights. Use grounding devices, chocks or electrical power units to position the aircraft. Working on your own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting Physical Efforts: Work requires moderate to heavy physical effort to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds requiring the use of both arms and legs. Moderate effort is exerted while operating vehicles, marshaling aircraft to parking areas. Incumbent is required to kneel, stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, crawl and work in tiring positions. Works on stands and in hard-to-reach places. Incumbent is required to wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing in the performance of assigned tasks, and to observe applicable safety regulations. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work inside and outside. Inside work is done in drafty, noisy areas, and fumes are usually present. Outside work is done in occasional bad weather. Incumbent works in dirty, dusty, and greasy areas; in close proximity of moving propellers and danger from fire, falling objects, high noise levels, oils, hydraulic fluids, and inhalation of fuel fumes. Subject to injury from falls from ramps and trucks and burns caused by fuels and vapor explosions. There is also frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, strains, and broken bones. Incumbent will be required to wear protective equipment, i.e. respirators, safety glasses, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk