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 Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Target Devices Repairer with the DPTMS Training Division, Small Arms Ranges at Fort Riley, KS.

Duties

Fabricate and repair metal, wooden, and cardboard targets. Inspect, test, service, adjust, align, calibrate, install, repair, replace, recondition, troubleshoot, field test and shop test target mechanisms and hit sensor devices. Fabricate and repair electrical power/data cables, hit sensor cable assemblies, hard-wire target control power distribution/switch devices, etc. Perform routine flatwork welding repairs to metal mechanical target mounting devices.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to an irregular tour of duty to cover 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week range operation.
• Employee maybe required to wear a 1/2 face fitted respirator if needed and to be clean shaven so as not to interfere with the wearing of the respirator.
• Employee will be required to receive a respiratory test once a year and a respirator fit/test each year.
• This position requires a drug test.
• Must obtain a US Government Motor Vehicle Operators Certification Card.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• A physical may be required

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. Perform common repairs including repairs for target mechanisms (including any defective hardware and parts) and perform troubleshooting of defective wiring and equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility for this position, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Physical Effort: The work involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling and climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs (30-foot control tower) or embankments. Work may be done in awkward and cramped positions Operation of truck and tractor requires frequent arm and leg movement to operate and manipulate controls. Work may require working on ladders and towers to accomplish maintenance work. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally handles objects weighing 100 pounds or over with assistance. Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over rough and uneven terrain. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside during all types of weather conditions. Stands on concrete floors and works on ranges in rough terrain. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. Operates truck and tractor on paved and unimproved roads in all types of weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. There is exposure to excessive noise and smoke from the training of military units on the ranges and possibility of injury and burns and explosions; dirt, grease, odors, dust, and fumes while performing maintenance; and possible danger from electric shock, battery acid spills, and falls from range towers and ladders. Safety glasses, ear protection devices, gloves, hard hats, welding hoods, goggles, face shields, and aprons are issued or available. There is some discomfort when wearing protective clothing.

Education

Contacts

• Address FU-W0VMAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT RILEY DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk