About the Position: This position performs direct and general support level field/shop maintenance on remote electronic target systems (RETS) and also maintains surrounding facilities and areas adjacent to target ranges; operates motor vehicles to facilitate work; services and maintains batteries; loads and unloads explosive Hoffman devices and operates a computerized range control station (RCS) to activate target mechanisms.

Duties

Utilize multi meters and other electronic testing tools to service and perform electronic test and repairs. Inspect, test and calibrate targets, target devices and simulators. Perform direct and general support level maintenance on remote electronic target systems (RETS) in the field and in a shop environment. Operate a computer keyboard console to activate target mechanisms. Maintain firing ranges by painting, cutting grass, repairing/patching target and railroad ties, mixing concrete, and cutting wooden targets from templates. Perform required maintenance/adjustments (i.e., organizational field maintenance) for various electromechanical target devices such as target holding mechanisms, tank gunnery and hostile fire simulators.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the ability obtain and maintain valid military driver's licensure to operate federal government motor vehicles.
• This position has a heavy lifting requirement of 75 pounds.
• 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 driver's license.
• This position is subject to an irregular tour of duty to cover 24 hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week range operation with rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays.
• 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 position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• 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.

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 Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Such work includes demonstrated experience performing electronic, electrical, hydraulic or mechanical tests and maintenance functions in order to maintain the functionality and serviceability of mechanical and/or electrical 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 Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability 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 Physical Efforts: Requires frequent lifting, positioning and carrying of target mechanism, tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Items weighing in excess of 75 pounds normally involve more than one person. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions and climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to reach a 30-foot control tower. Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over rough and uneven terrain. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside during all types of weather conditions. Stands on concrete floors and works on ranges in rough terrain. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remotely controlled target devices. Is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, electrical shock, falls from a 30-foot tower and explosions. Hoffman devices contain explosive charges equivalent to 1/4 pound charge of TNT. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield, and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use.

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