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 in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Devens Reserve Forces provide training facilities and training support to all military services, reserve and active.

Duties

Serve as a Range Maintenance Worker. Performing a variety of tasks as required for target repair. Replaces silhouette targets on hardwired target devices as needed. Provide quick-fix maintenance for both portable and hardwired targets and target devices during range training area and facility operational exercises. Maintain on hand quantities of serviceable targets, organizational repair parts to replace those that become unserviceable during unit training. Assist Maintenance Mechanic by preparing surfaces, cleaning brushes and equipment, placing, setting-up and adjusting ladders, scaffolding and/or drop cloths as directed. Carries paint and painting material to work site.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• In this position, the incumbent is subject to emergency call backs.
• The incumbent must obtain forklift certification training and license.
• The incumbent is required to work a staggered schedule.
• The incumbent is required to carry a pager or cell phone.
• This position requires the incumbent occasionally work weekends.
• 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) Maintenance Mechanic Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties. I can perform maintenance and repair tasks on mechanical equipment; trouble shoot and replace parts on pop-up target mechanisms, target systems, I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT The incumbent is frequently required to lift and carry moderate to heavy (over 45 pounds) boxes, tools, equipment and exert moderate physical effort is operating hand foot controls of equipment. Work also requires considerable standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, climbing and working in uncomfortable and tiring positions. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FU-W1DC04 US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT DIX DO NOT MAIL Devens, MA 01434 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]