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: Serves as an Exhibits Maker for the Joint Activities located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Duties

Constructs model training aids and devices. Performs the full range of work involved in the fabrication, modification, and repair of a variety of scale or full-sized model, training aids, devices, and visual displays from wood, metal, plastic, and similar material. Installs and maintains CD-X09, CD-X10, and LKM locks to support the command. Installs, modifies and repairs wiring lines, systems and controls in electrically operated and lighted training devices.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information SCI access for the duration of employment.
• IAW change 3 to AR-600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, this position is subject to a pre-employment urinalysis screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position has been designated “Weather Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations.
• This position is designated as mission essential, consistent with the criteria described in DoD instruction (DoDI) 3024.42.
• 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.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Lifting up to 50lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Wear protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves.
• This position requires TDY to CONUS locations 10% of the time.

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) Exhibits Maker ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties constructing model training aids and devices; making drawings and rough sketches of models, performing shop mathematics to scale models to required dimensions; operating a variety of power and hand tools; installing and maintaining locks, key coding and key grinding machines.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Installations and repairs require the use of ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Some parts of systems needing repair are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions is required. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts items weighing more. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, frequently in cramped and awkward positions or in a shop area which is usually adequately heated and ventilated. Works in rooms on concrete floors, and is exposed to the gas, ash, dust, and burns from scalding water and contact with heated systems and parts. Work is frequently dirty and greasy. Subject to variable temperatures when working in cold storage rooms and high temperatures when working on boilers. Subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, electric shock, falls from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and dropping moderately heavy items, and possible respiratory disorders due to inhalation of refrigeration gasses. Frequently wears protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]