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: http://www.redriver.army.mil.

Duties

Works along with other workers, setting the pace in performance of the of duties. Makes recommendations to the supervisor on equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete the assigned work. Assures all safety regulations and housekeeping rules are being followed. Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available. Answers workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position handles, stores, and disposes of hazardous material/waste.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. In addition, Employee is subject to extended periods of TDY CONUS/OCONUS and maybe assigned to a combat theater.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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.
• Temporary appointment may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of two years.
• Time Limited Detail NTE may be made or extended at management discretion.
• Temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years.
• Position may be converted to permanent without further competition.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.

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 Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Painter (Polyurea Operator/Inspector) duties including applying coating materials to various vehicle assemblies or equipment. I can demonstrate mixing paint and how to inspect paint equipment and conduct final service preparation. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring/ uncomfortable positions. There is frequent use of fingers and reaching above shoulders height. Work is performed in walking, standing, kneeling positions with repeated bending occasionally. Climbing is required with use of arms and both legs. Sets up equipment that weighs up to 10 pounds, occasionally, may require heavy lifting more than 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and occasionally outside in hot, cold, humid, damp or chilling or dry atmosphere conditions. Exposed to constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, solvents, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy. Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, around objects and on vehicles, and ladders. Works closely with others or alone. Safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing, and respiratory protection are required. Frequently exposed to cuts and bruises. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous materials/waste. Incumbent is also exposed to vapor and paint fumes.

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.

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Contacts

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