About the Position: This position is located at USAJFK SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER & SCHOOL 1ST SPECIAL WARFARE TRNG GROUP (ABN) SUPPORT BATTALION COMPANY C, RIGGER SECTION, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Duties

Unpacks and stretches parachute canopy, suspension lines, risers, harnesses and packs. Manually cuts out damaged sections or panels and installs replacement. Packs and rigs various types and sizes of parachutes with the exception of personnel chutes. Inspection, modification, repair and packing is accomplished in accordance with general verbal instructions and shop practices. Ensures that completed articles meet requirements for correct dimensions and tolerances, and durability. Uses elongated, pie shaped, pear shaped, donut, large cylinder and half-moon deployment bags each of which requires different working details and procedures. Selects methods, materials and tools most appropriate for project.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Senior Rigger Certification
• One-year probationary period required.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Fabric Worker without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common application of knowledge of the nature and characteristics of parachute canopy material, the harness, lines, risers, pack, hardware and other components in order to judge the need for their repair and/or replacement. I can 1) Use blueprints, drawings, sketches, verbal instructions and manuals to accomplish work; and 2) Selecting proper threads to be used, methods of stitching, and type and size of hems and seams. 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Efforts- Stands at worktables to measure, mark and cut materials. Sits for long periods while operating sewing machines or doing hand sewing. Does a considerable amount of stooping, bending and kneeling, and continually uses arms, hands, fingers in pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears and electric knives. May occasionally work in cramped areas, on ladders and scaffolds, and overhead. Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up to 30 pounds; occasionally handles items that are consistently heavier and bulkier, and that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. Working Conditions- Usually works in shops or other enclosed areas that are adequately lighted ventilated and heated. Subject to cuts, bruises, punctures, scratches, and other minor injuries or irritation from handling sharp tools and materials treated with special finishes. Dust and lint form fabrics and fumes and odors from glues, preservatives and cleaners are present. Subject to noise from sewing machines. Works on ladders and scaffolds when hanging or installing completed items. Sometimes works outside. May wear protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, respirators and machine guards.

Contacts

• Address DN-W1E0AA USAJFK SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER AND SCHOOL DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk