Electrical Equipment Repairer (Motor Vehicle Operator).

Duties

• Perform the full range of maintenance and repairs on target equipment.
• Use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic probes, pressure gages, and shop bench test mock-ups to test and troubleshoot hydraulic, electric and electro-mechanical devices.
• Perform organizational and operator level maintenance on tower VHF and FM communications equipment.
• Perform repairs of non-electrical components of target systems using basic mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting, and metal-working skills.
• Operate and maintain up to 1 ton, 4WD pickup trucks, with or without a trailer (up to 20foot).
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. May be required to work overtime during peak mission periods.
• Incumbent is subject to an irregular tour of duty to cover a continuous 24 hour a day, 7 days a week range operation.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed 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

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement
  
  

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 (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the most difficult and complex services on a wide variety of electrical equipment; skilled in installing, overhauling, modifying, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing complex range target systems and maintain electrical devices used on all training ranges; perform electrical maintenance and repairs on subassemblies of the equipment used on the ranges, including electrical, mechanical, pneumonic and hydraulic systems. I am considered an expert for electrical repairs on range target systems and work with a high degree of independence - 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
• Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Trouble shooting (electrical)
• Physical Efforts: Electrical equipment workers are frequently required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods and bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. They frequently lift and carry, unassisted, items that weigh up to 40 pounds. They are sometimes required to lift and move heavier items with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work requires driving and manipulation of equipment gears, brakes, levers, etc., in performing test runs, operation, and movement of equipment. Occasionally lifts, pushes or pulls heavier objects with the aid of other employees or mechanical devices.
• Working Conditions: Electrical equipment workers typically work in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. They are subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, strains, electrical shock, and abrasions while repairing and handling equipment. They are exposed to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, fumes, oil, and grease. They follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as ear plugs, face shields, gloves, hard hats, glasses, and safety shoes. May occasionally work outdoors. Work environment may require handling of explosive pyrotechnic devices and working in and around exposed high voltages (480 vac).
  
  

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must qualify using specialized experience alone. No education substitution for specialized experience is authorized.

Additional information

• Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 3 Years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) 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.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
• 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
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• 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.
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives MAY be authorized
• Student Loan repayment MAY be authorized
• Salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service MAY the authorized
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience ad certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.