About the Position: This is a permanent position as a Range Maintenance Technician (MVO) at Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS), Range Division at JBLM, WA.

Duties

Perform a variety of maintenance tasks on ranges, facilities, and training areas. Perform quality assurance inspections. Operate Target Systems utilizing computer controlled target systems. Execute scenario step sequences for operation of range targets located downrange. Monitor Range Control Station and Portable Handheld Control device feedback to determine correct operation and report malfunctions. Operate and maintain vehicles up to 5-ton trucks, trailers, commercial farm equipment, forklifts, man lifts, skid steer, and various other construction equipment.

Requirements

• Position requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and additional ballistic body armor.
• The position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Position requires a pre-employment physical and annual thereafter.
• This position requires heavy lifting of up to 70 lbs.

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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 Technician (MVO) without more than normal supervision I have the ability to perform common tasks such as operate common power and hand tools and other electrical devices to perform simple maintenance tasks. In addition, I have the ability to repair mechanical and electrical systems to ensure proper and safe operation. I can also operate a motor vehicle. 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. I have the ability to operate motor vehicles. 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. 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)Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Make repairs and installations from ladder, trenchs, and hard to reach places. Stand, stoop, bend, kneel. climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work requires climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to perform assignments. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and parts over uneven terrain that weigh up to 70 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work primarily outside, in dirt, dust and mud. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in windy or cold weather. Exposed to overhead artillery firing, loud noises and military live fire training. May be required to enroll in lead and hearing monitoring conservation programs. Is occasionally exposed to possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk