About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: www.redriver.army.mil

Duties

Determine feasibility and cost effectiveness of needed repairs. Explain equipment adjustments on devices to ensure full system functionality. Determine technical errors to prevent malfunctions in the electronic subsystem. Review technical data to ensure the electronic subsystem meets quality standards. Provide recommendations on corrective actions to resolve potential equipment bottlenecks. Provide technical assistance when needed on electronic integrated systems for maintenance process. Devise new modified test procedures to determine the necessary modification needed to accomplish task.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI).
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and maintain annual requirements thereafter.
• You may be expected to travel (TDY) in this position up to 10% of the time for business purposes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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.. 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 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Direct Hire Authority) without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic duties which include troubleshooting, spot checking subsystems, and maintaining complex electronic integrated systems. Skilled at providing technical assistance to lower graded employees, making final repairs and correcting defects on integrated electronic systems and subsystems. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to ensure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ingenuity (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 Effort: Work requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. Employee is expected to climb onto equipment, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and stand for extended periods of time. Works, as required, in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally work in high places may be required. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in well-lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, exhaust fumes, and high noise levels. Subject to the possibility of injury such as cuts, bruises, burns, electrical shock, and falls from equipment. Work may be performed outside in inclement weather.

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 GM-W0MCAA US ARMY TACOM RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Texarkana, TX 75507 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk