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 Direct Hire Authority DIB & MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Remove and install ties, track sections, switches, tie plates, bolts, spikes, and other similar track parts. Check tracks to visually find obvious defects such as loose spikes, defective ties, broken rail, uneven joints, washed out ballast, and clogged drainage systems. Check operation of manually thrown switches, making minor adjustments for smooth operation. Align straight sections of track, gage tracks for correct and uniform distance between rails.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

About the Position: The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as a Railroad Repairer located at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, which is a subordinate installation of JMC. 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) Railroad Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. - Must possess the ability to align straight sections of track and gaging tracks for correct and uniform distance between rails using a fixed gage; install ties, track sections, switches, and other similar track parts. I can cut rail to designated length or installed small rail sections; and check operation of manually thrown switches making minor adjustments for smooth operation. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: This position performs extremely strenuous work for long periods. Work may require constant kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and similar body and limb movements. May be required to lift and carry equipment weighing over 80 pounds. All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment lifting device. The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts. Working Conditions: This position is required to work outside in all types of weather and may be subjected to loud machinery noises, possible burn from hot equipment, fumes from creosote, smoke, dirt, falls and possible injuries from handling equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GL-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk