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 position is located within Public Works Directorate on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Public Works leads the industry in providing exceptional infrastructure, resource, and facility management services. This is a TERM position NTE 13 months.

Duties

Provide technical advice on plans and designs for new or modified fire alarm systems. Operate precision electronic instruments or equipment to troubleshoot fire alarm input device operational status. Inspect new installations and acceptance tests on fire detection systems. Troubleshoot and repair sub-assemblies and printed circuit boards to the component level using various test and diagnostic equipment. Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and other technical material on the installation of electronic systems. Develop working sketches and lays out new installations or alterations. Operate a 1-ton truck with a 30-foot bucket to perform daily duties.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a Tier 1 background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Applicant must have performed the common Electronics Mechanic duties including fire alarm component replacement, control wire connections, battery exchange, fire alarm control panel resets, and other more complex tasks under the supervision of journey level technicians. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works in some small and cramped spaces or at moderate heights. Some climbing of utility poles is required. Lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. Moderate physical effort is used to operate the motor vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works predominantly inside, with some outside work during all types of weather. Subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones when handling material or tools and from falls from poles or ladders. Subject to electric shock of up to 600 volts.

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