Job opening: Target Devices Repairer
Salary: $25 - 29 per hour
Published at: Mar 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for 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 on Fort Liberty NC. Department of PLANS, TRNG, MOB & SECURITY Training Division.
Duties
Performs a variety of duties related to the maintenance and repair of the Remote Target Systems (RETS).
Performs a variety of tasks required in accomplishing the preventive maintenance program.
Drives government vehicle to and from work sites, with responsibility for preparation of trip tickets, compliance with traffic regulations and observance of safety rules.
Operates the Range Control Station console in conjunction with, or absence of, Target Control Console Operator.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of plywood and prefabricated targets.
Maintains target pits and performs routine grounds maintenance duties such as cutting grass with hand and powered lawnmowers, picking up trash and paper from grounds, pulling and cutting weeds, etc.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Position requires the incumbent to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and annual physical, thereafter.
- Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. to 100 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- 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
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 a(n) Target Devices Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties as appropriate. I can perform the repair and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and controls. I can tighten loose wiring; replaces and adjusts mechanical parts; and cleans and lubricates mechanism. I use basic hand tools such as wire cutters and strippers, drills, hacksaws, pipe bender and threading tools, and a variety of testing equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Makes repairs and installations from ladders and in trenches, and where parts of the systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 45 pounds, and occasionally items that weigh up to 100 pounds. Is usually assisted when carrying heavier equipment for long distances. Work requires climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to reach the 45 foot control tower to perform maintenance.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily outside, in dirt, dust and mud. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in windy or cold weather is occasionally exposed to possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns. Is required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and standard operating procedures. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remote controlled target devices. Is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, and electrical shock. Simulators contain explosive charges equivalent to a 1/4 pound charge of TNT. Gun Fire simulator requires charging compressed gasses (oxygen) and flammable gasses (propane).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address DN-APF-W0U3AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LIBERTY
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
- Email: [email protected]
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