The US Army Garrison Fort Carson provides nearly all of the services of a typical city. We keep the lights on, keep traffic flowing, keep Soldiers and families housed, cared for, and safe. We support 72,000 Soldiers, family members, civilians and retirees. Situated at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, this vibrant destination is home to outdoor exploration and charm. Residents will find stunning natural scenery, art, culture, history and culinary delights among iconic attractions.

Duties

Provide technical assistance to units using range facilities, including overseeing all activities for compliance with range and safety regulations/policies. Perform maintenance on target systems and other devices to support range training. Operate ranges using a computer control console to meet training requirements and provide scoring to units conducting training. Use electrical diagnostic tools such as , multi-meters, voltmeters, watt meters and ohmmeters to verify the proper operation of electrical systems and identify malfunctions. Inspect, service, adjust, install, replace, clean, troubleshoot and field tests target mechanisms and hit sensors to ensure proper operation. Troubleshoot equipment to determine if cause of malfunction is electrical, electronic (signal), mechanical or hydraulic (hardware) and identify needed corrective action.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Incumbent must pass pre-employment medical examination.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are subject to work both planned and unscheduled irregular tours of duty to support 24/7 operations, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
• This is an Inclement Weather Essential position, you must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid military driver's license.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Modification of Term AppointmentsNon-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 Target Systems Equipment Worker without more than normal supervision. Such work includes demonstrated experience performing inspections of facilities and equipment according to standard procedures to identify malfunctions and defects requiring repair; operating various vehicles and equipment to repair operating sites; and using computer consoles to operate electrical or mechanical devices. - 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.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments Such work includes demonstrated experience performing inspections of facilities and equipment according to standard procedures to identify malfunctions and defects requiring repair; operating various vehicles and equipment to repair operating sites; and using computer consoles to operate electrical or mechanical devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work primarily outside, in dirt, dust and mud. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in windy or cold weather is occasionally exposed to possibility of electrical shock and burns. Required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOPs. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remote controlled target devices. Exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, and electrical shock. Gun Fire simulator requires charging compressed gasses (oxygen) and flammable gasses (propane).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EI-APF-W0VNAA US ARMY GARRISON FT CARSON HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk