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. 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: Operates target devices including legacy, RETS/ERETS, INGATS/NGATS, TRACR, non-standard and Future Army System of Integrated Targets.

Duties

Inspects, tests, services, adjusts, installs, replaces, cleans, troubleshoots and field tests target mechanisms and hit sensors. Inspects, repairs, and replaces targets on all target devices or supervises military labor details performing this work. Provides technical assistance to units using the facility and oversees all activities for compliance with range and safety regulations/policies. Uses riding lawn mowers and/or tractors with front-end loaders or mower attachments when mowing grass or otherwise maintaining the area. Operates government-owned, all-terrain and utility vehicles in the performance of normal duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires you to pass a pre-placement medical and annual medical surveillance exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, and any installation, DOD and/or Federal license or certification required for vehicle operated. Must complete the Army Accident-Avoidance Course.
• May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations.
• This position requires the incumbent to frequently lift 50 pounds.
• Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

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 Systems Worker without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform the most difficult and complex operations of target devices including legacy, non-standard and Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT) compliant devices. I am skilled in electrical and mechanical principles in order to inspect, service, test, repair, adjust, install, clean, replace and troubleshoot components, automated or manually controlled target systems. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Requires frequent lifting, positioning and carrying of target, gas, tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Items weighing in excess of 50 pounds normally involve more than one person. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, and standing, working in cramped positions and climbing up and down steep flights of stairs (80 to 100 feet). Must possess normal depth perception and color vision. Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over rough and uneven terrain. Long-term walking across severe terrain is considered normal. During firefighting operations must work in rough terrain, carrying heavy loads during day and night operations. Must possess near-normal hearing to achieve minimum standards for use of radio equipment, to conduct coordination with others in inside and outside environments, to hear commands given during range firing and to hear abnormal sounds that may indicate a malfunction or failure of equipment. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside during all types of weather conditions. Works inside in areas which may be dusty, drafty, noisy and unheated. Stands on concrete floors and works on ranges in rough terrain. Works around military combat and tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles and heavy equipment during live-fire operations. Exposed to danger of live-fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remotely-controlled target devices. Is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, electrical shock, falls, vehicle accidents, snake bites, skin irritants from poisonous plants and explosive charges equivalent to ¼-pound charge of TNT. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use. Required to enter impact areas containing unexploded munitions. Environmental differential pay is authorized when the incumbent is required to work in areas generating a threat from unstable dud munitions. Safety gear, including helmets, hearing protection, and eyewear may be defeated by exceptionally long hair. Hair must be maintained to support use of this equipment. Works in an environment involving a mixed workforce; of civilian and military personnel.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6CDAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk