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. About the Position: Serves as an Engineering Technician within the Directorate of Strategic Management, Production Engineering Division, Letterkenny Army Depot. Performs a variety of technical engineering tasks and assignments in support of production and repair of weapons systems and weapon components.

Duties

Performs a wide range of engineering and technician functions and assignments during all or some of the phases of the life cycle of major weapons systems. Assist with planning the scope of project, necessary funds, manpower, and/or production methods, techniques and requirements required to support the mission. Represents the organization when meeting with contractors, foreign dignitaries, professionals, and other government organizations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance (Tier 3: Noncritical-Sensitive, Moderate Risk).
• This position requires Heavy lifting of 50 lbs.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• If you misrepresent your experience/education or provide false/fraudulent information in/with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you. Making false/ fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine/imprisonment.

Qualifications

Temporary Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Temporary Appointment NTE 3 years. Temporary appointments may be extended up to a maximum of three (3) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-07 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes assists in the determination of test and evaluation requirements associated with weapons systems. Assists in the preparation of test plans, overall cost, interchangeability and standardization between weapons systems, and overall efficiency. Specialized Experience GS-08 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes Assist in prototyping and testing items, such as interface test adapters, weapons systems, operating software support devices, or other similar tasks. Specialized Experience GS-09 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes assist higher-graded technicians or engineers in operating, troubleshooting, and isolating faults of various weapons system. Specialized Experience GS-10 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes reviews drawings and specifications, recommending appropriate corrections to cognizant project engineer. Manages test area to ensure tests are performed properly, safely, and meets all appropriate security requirements. Specialized Experience GS-11 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes working on projects involving weapons systems to modify or improve weapons systems; use precision instruments and devices sufficient to assemble and install equipment. Specialized Experience GS-12 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: preparing designs and specifications for weapons systems and other engineering projects; identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex problems and issues related to weapons systems; establish criteria, formulate project criteria and assess program effectiveness; develop innovative methods, approaches sufficient to product design, testing requirements, production techniques, and characteristics and functions of weapon products and systems. GS-07 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). GS-08 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). GS-09 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). GS-10 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). GS-11 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). GS-12 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GP-W0L6AA LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Chambersburg, PA 17201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk