About the Position: Performs a variety of tasks incidental to maintaining the ranges, training and administrative areas.

Duties

Assemble/repair prefabricated structures or other items. Operate motor vehicle with gross combined vehicle weight up to 52,000 pounds. Perform support and maintenance work for the computerized automated ranges and maneuver live fire ranges. Perform minor electrical repair and maintenance work to project buildings and facilities. Perform manual labor and grounds maintenance duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual physical examination.
• Heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
• Outdoor work may involve extreme Arctic conditions (e.g., wind, snow, whiteout, extreme cold, etc.)Outdoor work may involve extreme Arctic conditions (e.g., wind, snow, whiteout, extreme cold, etc.)
• This position has been designated "arduous duty", requiring protracted periods of considerable exertion.
• This position has been designated "arduous duty", requiring protracted periods of considerable exertion.
• Must have normal depth perception and color vision.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CDL with HAZMAT endorsement within 90 days of employment.
• Incumbent will be subject to working in an Impact Area with the possibility of encountering unexploded ordnance.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Range Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish the duties of the position. Such knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly documented in your resume and must demonstrate skill and ability to perform common Range Maintenance Worker (MVO) tasks to include repairing structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves; perform minor electrical repair work for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, appliances, and lighting systems; apply and prepare surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; and maintain grounds in clean, safe, and orderly manner by operating a tractor with attachments to mow, trim, or weed lawns. - 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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Works on ladders and in trenches, and where parts of the systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 80 pounds. Is assisted when carrying heavier equipment for long distances. Work requires climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to reach the 50-foot control tower to perform maintenance. Incumbent is exposed to the extremes of weather and must be able to walk along with the training units on rough terrain (1-2 miles) on various live fire ranges repetitively. Working Conditions: Works primarily outside, in dirt, dust, mud, windy, and cold/hot weather. Is required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOP's. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to chemicals when handling batteries used in operating remote controlled target devices. Is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, and electrical shock. Simulators contain explosive charges equivalent to a 1/4 pound charge of TNT. Gun Fire simulator requires charging compressed gasses (oxygen) and flammable gasses (propane). Work may require use of elevated platforms in excess of fifty feet, boom trucks and man lifts.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EV-APF-W0C0AA TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITY ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Fort Richardson, AK 99505 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk