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: The incumbent will work with the Range Division of the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security.

Duties

Perform a variety of maintenance tasks on ranges, facilities, and training areas. Perform quality assurance inspections. Operate Target Systems utilizing computer controlled target systems. Execute scenario step sequences for operation of range targets located downrange. Monitor Range Control Station and Portable Handheld Control device feedback to determine correct operation and report malfunctions. Operate and maintain vehicles up to 5-ton trucks, trailers, commercial farm equipment, forklifts, man lifts, skid steer, and various other construction equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

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) RANGE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MVO/FLO) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks such as operate common power and hand tools and other electrical devices to perform simple maintenance tasks. In addition, I have the ability to repair mechanical and electrical systems to ensure proper and safe operation. I can also operate a motor vehicle. 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. I have the ability to operate motor vehicles. 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: Make repairs and installations from ladder, trenches, and hard to reach places. Stand, stoop, bend, kneel. climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work requires climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to perform assignments. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and parts over uneven terrain that weigh up to 70 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work primarily outside, in dirt, dust and mud. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in windy or cold weather. Exposed to overhead artillery firing, loud noises and military live fire training. May be required to enroll in lead and hearing monitoring conservation programs. Is occasionally exposed to possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk