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. The primary objective of this DHA is to appoint qualified candidates who are not existing DoD competitive service employees with permanent status. About the Position: This position provides maintenance support of the Patriot Guided Missile Air Defense System.

Duties

Apply electronic principles involved in various applications such as radar, data processing, and data display, as well as mechanical and hydraulic knowledge involved in the operation of equipment. Operate common and peculiar test equipment such as digital voltmeters, dual trace oscilloscopes, monitoring devices, frequency analyzers, and signal generators to complete work assignments. Apply electronic theories and practices to achieve desired result. Perform systematic trouble analysis to isolate malfunctions in the entire integrated electronics of the Patriot system.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret Security Clearance.
• This position may be required to work rotating shifts.
• A pre-employment physical may be required.
• Must obtain or possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate government/military equipment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic duties. I can perform troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the integrated electronics of the Patriot Guided Missile Air Defense System. I am skilled in preventive maintenance theory and troubleshooting procedures, understand microprocessor, digital and binary theories and circuitry. I am able to analyze faults and understand how to use digital voltmeters, dual trace oscilloscopes, monitoring devices, frequency analyzers, and signal generators. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Work requires frequent lifting of items weighing 40-50 pounds. Occasionally lifts items weighing up 75 pounds with assistance. Employee is expected to stoop, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time and may sometimes be required to work in cramped and closed quarters. Continuous physical effort is required while working on equipment and involves lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing onto equipment. Work involves focusing vision to within five inches of eyes. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Indoor work is performed in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Outdoor work is performed in inclement weather, desert heat, and dust storms. Employee is exposed to dirt, grease, exhaust fumes and high/low frequency noise. Exposed to cuts and bruises; electrical burns and shock from high voltage; falling or dropped objects; soldering irons; and radiation and/or microwave frequency energy. Must wear safety and protective gear such as hearing protectors, respirators, safety goggles/glasses, etc.

Contacts

• Address EK-APF-W0H94Z US ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk