About the Position: Fort Drum, the home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), is located in Northern New York, a historically unique and geographically beautiful area, offering bountiful outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.

Duties

As a Locksmith (Motor Vehicle Operator) you will utilize skills and techniques of the locksmith trade to assignments which involve complete disassembly of locking devices. Determine the parts required to repair the lock, identifying replacement requirements, as well as repairing alignment or lubrication of the lock. Instruct personnel on the proper care and use of equipment. Determine the proper method of entry for security containers which may involve manipulating the lock or using tools such as electric drills or picks. Utilize machinery to manufacture keys for all types of locks and padlocks. Neutralize locks through methods such as exchange or recombination of existing core when keys have been misplaced or damaged. Coordinate with personnel when locking devices to be repaired are interconnected with alarm systems. Participate with security specialists to investigate security violations involving possible mechanical failure of locks. Ensure that locking devices are in operable condition while following regulatory guidelines. Establishes and fulfills regular preventive maintenance schedules which include provisions for changing approximately 1000 hand and key change type combinations at six to ten month intervals. Operates a motor vehicle up to 1 1/2 ton to transport co-workers, equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Tier 3 Secret Clearance is required.
• Travel up to 5% of the time.
• A 1 year probationary period may be required.
• Heavy lifting up to 125 pounds.
• Pre-employment and annual physicals are required.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's License.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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 Locksmith (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Opening locks of doors with misplaced keys, cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines and keeping records of locks and keys. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility for this position, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility 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 Handles and lifts security containers ranging in weight from 25 to 150 pounds, with assistance. Subject to possible cuts and injuries from use of hand and machine tools. Work is performed inside adequately heated and ventilated buildings with frequent exposure to the outside elements. Frequent walking and working on concrete floors. Safety hazards and injuries may result from moving equipment, using various tools, and applying chemical and petroleum products.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BN-APF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk