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: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.

Duties

Determine materials that can be used to fabricate parts. Plan and layout work using blueprints, work orders and specifications. Determine and maintain required temperature and uses proper welding sequence. Advise other employees to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines. Answer workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Assure that safety housekeeping rules are followed (e.g. equipment capacities, tool usage, safety procedures). Examine and troubleshoot equipment and machinery to determine extent of repairs needed, material and parts required, and estimate the time required to complete repairs. Work with a variety of metals such as cast iron, malleable iron, cast steel forgings, wrought iron, low and high carbon steels, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, metal lead, zinc metals and armor plate.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position has a requirement to lift up to 45lbs or more.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
• May be required to travel (TDY) 10% of the time for business purposes.
• Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator's driver's license (15,000 lbs.).
• Must obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI).
• Must be able to pass a Pre-employment and annual physical examination thereafter.
• Must wear and utilize all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by employer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• Temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years and can be made permanent without further competition.
• Temporary appointment may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of three years but cannot be made permanent.
• Time Limited Detail NTE may be made or extended at management discretion.
• 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.

Qualifications

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Industrial Equipment Maintenace Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common supervisor duties of explaining the proper tools, equipment, or parts that are required for repairs. I can demonstrate how to interpret guides such as blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals to perform functions of parts or systems; provide quality control review on performed repairs of heavy mobile equipment vehicles; and illustrate troubleshooting analysis to diagnose malfunctions. 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. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble Shooting

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 GM-W0MCAA US ARMY TACOM RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Texarkana, TX 75507 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]