About the Position: Provides maintenance and repair for a variety of complex electrical and electronic equipment; troubleshoots, tests, modifies, repairs, and overhauls malfunctioning or non-functioning equipment for one or more of the U.S. Army training ranges in Alaska.

Duties

Performs a wide range of duties involving the troubleshooting hardwired testing, repair, overhaul, modification, inspection, and general maintenance of electrical equipment used on one or more of the U.S. Army ranges throughout Alaska. Tests for and diagnoses malfunctions using test equipment. Performs a variety of duties in support of Range Control Stations. Assists with other range maintenance, such as performing limited carpentry work on firing ranges.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a class A State of Alaska CDL Driving License within six months of employment.
• Must have normal depth perception and color vision.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• Incumbent will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment.
• Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty.
• Incumbent will frequently lift and carry unassisted, items that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Outdoors work will involve extreme Arctic conditions
• Duties may be performed at any of the training ranges within the state of Alaska.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 Electrical Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. - 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 SupervisionAbility To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Ability To Use Electrical DrawingsKnowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble shooting (electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment and parts weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will have to lift heavier items with assistance. The work requires bending, stooping, and working in cramped positions. Walking with using units of up to 1000 meters over rough terrain during all weather conditions while wearing Kevlar helmets and body armor and carrying a portable transmitter device and battery pack. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works around and with electrical power supplies from 12-volt dc, 120-vac to 480-vac, 3-phase high voltage current. Exposed to electrical shock may cause death or serious injury. Works inside and outside during all types of weather conditions. Stands on concrete floors and works on ranges in rough terrain. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remotely controlled target devices. Is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts bums and falls from 50-foot towers. Hearing protective devices, safety glasses or goggles, kevlar helmets, body armor and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address A1-W0C0AA TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITY ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99505 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk