Target Systems Mechanic

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 Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Such work includes demonstrated experience performing electronic, electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical tests and maintenance functions to maintain the functionality and serviceability of mechanical and/or electrical devices - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.



PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Requires frequent lifting, positioning, and carrying of target mechanism, tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Items weighing in excess of 75 pounds normally involve more than one person. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions, and climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to reach a 30-foot control tower. Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over rough and uneven terrain.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 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, burns, electrical shock, falls from a 30-foot tower and explosions. Hoffman devices contain explosive charges equivalent to 1/4-pound charge of TNT. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield, and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use.