Target Systems Worker with Security Clearance

Duties Inspects, tests, services, adjusts, installs, replaces, cleans, troubleshoots and field tests target mechanisms and hit sensors. Inspects, repairs, and replaces targets on all target devices or supervises military labor details performing this work. Provides technical assistance to units using the facility and oversees all activities for compliance with range and safety regulations/policies. Uses riding lawn mowers and/or tractors with front-end loaders or mower attachments when mowing grass or otherwise maintaining the area. Operates government-owned, all-terrain and utility vehicles in the performance of normal duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position requires you to pass a pre-placement medical and annual medical surveillance exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, and any installation, DOD and/or Federal license or certification required for vehicle operated. Must complete the Army Accident-Avoidance Course. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations. This position requires the incumbent to frequently lift 50 pounds. Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. 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) Target Systems Worker without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform the most difficult and complex operations of target devices including legacy, non-standard and Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT) compliant devices. I am skilled in electrical and mechanical principles in order to inspect, service, test, repair, adjust, install, clean, replace and troubleshoot components, automated or manually controlled target systems. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Requires frequent lifting, positioning and carrying of target, gas, tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Items weighing in excess of 50 pounds normally involve more than one person. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, and standing, working in cramped positions and climbing up and down steep flights of stairs (80 to 100 feet). Must possess normal depth perception and color vision. Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over rough and uneven terrain. Long-term walking across severe terrain is considered normal. During firefighting operations must work in rough terrain, carrying heavy loads during day and night operations. Must possess near-normal hearing to achieve minimum standards for use of radio equipment, to conduct coordination with others in inside and outside environments, to hear commands given during range firing and to hear abnormal sounds that may indicate a malfunction or failure of equipment. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside during all types of weather conditions. Works inside in areas which may be dusty, drafty, noisy and unheated. Stands on concrete floors and works on ranges in rough terrain. Works around military combat and tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles and heavy equipment during live-fire operations. Exposed to danger 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, burns, electrical shock, falls, vehicle accidents, snake bites, skin irritants from poisonous plants and explosive charges equivalent to -pound charge of TNT. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use. Required to enter impact areas containing unexploded munitions. Environmental differential pay is authorized when the incumbent is required to work in areas generating a threat from unstable dud munitions. Safety gear, including helmets, hearing protection, and eyewear may be defeated by exceptionally long hair. Hair must be maintained to support use of this equipment. Works in an environment involving a mixed workforce; of civilian and military personnel. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) - 17 - Materiel Maintenance Management Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announceme