Job opening: Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic
Salary: $27 - 32 per hour
Published at: Sep 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position:
Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.
Duties
Determine work sequences of repair projects.
Select and use sophisticated test equipment.
Operate combat vehicle systems for testing purposes.
Utilize drawings and computer printouts to diagnose problems.
Devise and recommend new and modified test and repair procedures.
Determine feasibility and cost effectiveness of making needed repairs.
Modify and/or integrate equipment and subsystems into existing systems.
Modify launching systems as needed per designated program requirements.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. (NACI)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a government travel card (GTC).
- Must be able to pass pre-employment/deployment physical and maintain annual requirements.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 90% of the time. (CONUS/OCONUS)
- This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance.
- Temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years and can be made permanent without further competition.
- Temporary appointment may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of three years but cannot be made permanent.
- Temporary reassignment may be made or extended at management discretion and can be made permanent without further competition.
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.
Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
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 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic tasks including rebuilding, overhauling, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, aligning, and maintaining integrated electronic systems, i.e., where the output of a number of sensor subsystems is integrated in a logic subsystem and the resultant used to modify the operation of the total system. I can demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair electronic warfare or multiple integrated electronic systems composed of several of these systems which are closely interrelated and interdependent. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to ensure they are properly performed. - 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 Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsIngenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Theory of ElectronicsTrouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Test Equipment: Electronics
Physical Efforts: Work requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. Employee is expected to climb onto equipment, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and stand for extended periods of time. Works, as required, in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally work in high places may be required.
Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in well-lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, exhaust fumes, and high noise levels. Subject to the possibility of injury such as cuts, bruises, burns, electrical shock, and falls from equipment. Work may be performed outside in inclement weather.
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 DX-APF-W0MCAA RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT - TEXARKANA
DO NOT MAIL
Texarkana, TX 75507
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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