This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 103, located at Conneaut Lake, PA. Description of the working environment: Work is performed in a maintenance shop setting.

Duties

Operate vehicles on and off public highways and paved roads Operate a variety of diesel powered equipment Operate various types of forklifts up to 50,000 pound capacity Drive oversized engineer equipment which may be oversized or overweight Perform operator maintenance on motorized vehicles Service vehicle braking systems and lights Take and prepare oil samples for the Army Oil Analysis Program Recognize defective or malfunctioning parts of a motor vehicle Ensure that load weights are secured and weights are properly distributed Read and interpret regulations and technical publications Review specifications of vehicles for load capacity Receive incoming warehouse items and equipment Check items for damage or serviceability Prepare various documents and warehousing reports Load and unload equipment on trucks for shipment

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be 13 November 2023 at 11:59 PM. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) MOTOR VEHICLE OPERA without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: Operate vehicles and equipment such as generators, wheeled/track vehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, cranes, and construction/engineer equipment; perform operator and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and perform warehousing tasks. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to work on the various components. You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch. Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment. You will move heavier items with assistance of other workers. Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes. You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors. Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W6KHAA 99TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk