Target Systems Mechanic Leader (Engineering Equipment Operator)

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 Leader (Engineering Equipment Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. I have the Ability to Lead or Supervise common Target Systems Mechanic Leader (Engineering Equipment Operator) duties, such as inspecting, testing, servicing, adjusting, aligning, calibrating, installing, repairing, replacing, troubleshooting, field tests and/or shop tests targets, target devices and simulators. Using blueprints, wiring diagrams, manufacturer's manuals, etc., to troubleshoot problem. Operating heavy equipment to execute, backfill, grade, and level earth to rough specifications on such range projects as new target positions, fire breaks, snow removal, new firing trails and upgrade of ranges. Grading curves and shoulders of existing roads and trails. 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.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

• Ability To Lead or Supervise

• Physical Effort: Involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing. Working in awkward or cramped quarters and handling of objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking/jolting from operating over rough surface (farm tractor and dump truck).
• Working Conditions: The duties involve working in extreme adverse weather conditions, (i.e., low/high temperature, snow/rain, windy and excessive dust). The work environment will be around excessive noise, (intermittent) solvents, grease/oil, sulfuric acid, uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts and open 480 volts. The work environment will require use of protective clothing or gear, such as safety shoes, ear protection, helmet and observance of appropriate safety precautions.
• NOTE: The official duty station of this position is the assigned Remote Electronic Target Systems (RETS) Range which may be up to 30 miles, one way, from Range Control, Bldg. 2740.