About the Position: Employee performs first and second echelon maintenance for the U.S. Army Support Activity on a variety of target equipment to include, but not limited to gasoline, electric, and hydraulic powered infantry and stationary target lifting devices (hardwire or remote operated) and associated equipment necessary to operate automated ranges. Note: Position is located at Camp Bullis, which is located approximately 20 miles North of Fort Sam Houston, TX.

Duties

Perform maintenance on a variety of target equipment to include gasoline, electric, and hydraulic powered infantry and stationary target lifting devices (hardwire or remote operated) and associated equipment necessary to operate automated ranges. Inspect, test, repair, replace, recondition, and troubleshoot components. Service, adjust, align, calibrate, and install a variety of components. Diagnose equipment malfunction and determine if they are repairable or should be declared unserviceable. Operate a variety of power and hand tools to troubleshoot and repair complex electronics equipment such as a variety of powered infantry and stationary target lifting devices and associated equipment typically used on automated ranges. Prepare and maintain maintenance records and other associated documentation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires an irregular tour of duty to cover a continuous 24 hour a day 7 days a week.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.

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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision. such as exhibiting experience in: performing maintenance on a variety of equipment such as gasoline, electric and hydraulic powered infantry and stationary target lifting devices (hardwire or remote operated), target kill simulators and related lifting device equipment to include repairing and/or replacing defective hardware and parts; utilizing a variety of electronic principles to test and repair equipment, conducting inspections, diagnosing nature and extent of equipment malfunction and replacing defective components, wiring and adjusting mechanical parts, using hand tools and soldering iron in order to troubleshoot and conduct repairs. 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 frequently lifting and carrying, unassisted, items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). They are sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Work is sometimes in high and restricted places, under conditions of heat and cold and outside in inclement weather. They are exposed to the possibility of electric shock; burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder; and cuts and bruises.

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 FR-APF-W6CHAA US ARMY GARRISON FT. SAM HOUSTON DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk