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: You will perform the full range of maintenance, repair, and installation services in connection with industrial, electronic, electrical-electronic, electro-hydraulic, and electromechanical controls as contained on various equipment and systems.

Duties

Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment to which assigned. Check motors and bearings for excessive heat. Use testing equipment to test and check electronic components and systems to locate and replace components down to the replaceable part level. Identify weak spots and potential trouble areas and repairs or replaces components to avoid possible future failure. Trace out the different circuits from schematic drawings as related to the electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems on plant.

Requirements

• See Additional Information Section for additional conditions of employment and work schedule
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires an initial and annual physical examination.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random testing thereafter.
• During lay-up periods from the Revetment operations, incumbent may be utilized and assigned to other essential work in the District, such as repairs and maintenance of plant at the Service Base according to individual qualifications and skills.

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 a(n)Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I can install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial, electronic, electrical-electronic electro-hydraulic and electro-mechanical controls as contained on various equipment and systems. I can assist in the installation of new major electronic control systems and troubleshooting existing systems and equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Prefers one of the following: Diploma/certificate/degree from a trade/tech school in Electronics or Industrial Controls Technology, OR Certification/License of Master or Journeyman Electrician, OR QMED-any rating, or QMED-Electrician, or QMED Electrician/ Refrigerating Engineer. Physical Effort: Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work may require working in poorly lighted, heated, or and ventilated areas. Majority of work may be performed outside subject to extremes of weather. When equipment is fixed in place, it is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc. Incumbent is constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution while working on floating plant and boats. Incumbent is also exposed to drowning while working on the boat. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of burns or engine crankcase explosion while working near engines and generators and less serious cuts and bruises. Incumbent is required to observe safety precautions wear appropriate safety equipment and work in the safe manner to prevent injury to self and other workmen and to prevent property damage.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk