Electrical Equipment Repairer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

SummaryAbout the Position: The position is located at the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security, Ft. Benning, Georgia 31905. The "Maneuver Center of Excellence" is located 100 miles south of Atlanta and is adjacent to Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Public transportation and free parking is available.ResponsibilitiesPerform the full range of maintenance and repairs on target systems and systems and subassemblies of the equipment used on the ranges, including electrical, mechanical, pneumanic and hydraulic systems, devices, switching and control panels.Use a variety of test equipment such as voltmeters, frequency meters, transfer impedance meters, oscilloscopes, inductance and capacitance testers, and specialized test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions to the lowest circuit element.Repair and/or replace sub-assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and individual parts such as, integrated circuits, transistors, operational amplifiers, field effect transistors, diodes, etc.Use blueprints, schematics, manufacturer's specifications and other such controlling criteria, if available.Fabricate and repair electrical power and data cables, hit sensor cable assemblies, hard-wire control power distribution/switch panels and devices.Troubleshoot, replace, and repair defective hardware/parts such as relays, switches, speed sensing assemblies, data cables, target elevating mechanisms, electrical and electronic control panels, electric motors, transistors, and transformers.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsWho 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.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks including repairing electrical equipment. I can perform simple electrical repair tasks such as maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing range target systems and maintaining electrical devices used on all training ranges. 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. 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)Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTrouble shooting (electrical) Physical Efforts: Requires frequent lifting, and carrying of target mechanisms, tools, and equipment weighing over 40 pounds. Heavy items may be moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions, and working at heights over 40 feet. Requires prolonged standing on concrete floors and walking over rough and uneven terrain. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside during all types of weather. Duties are usually performed at any of the training ranges on Fort Benning. Works around military combat and tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles and heavy equipment during live fire operations. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies, and explosives. Subject to abrasions, cuts, thermal and chemical burns, electrical shock, snakebites, skin irritants from poisonous plants, falls from a 40 foot tower, and explosions. Exposed to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, fumes, oil, and grease. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remotely controlled target devices. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as hearing protection, hard hats with face shield, glasses and safety shoes.EducationAdditional InformationMale 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. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Career Program (CP) 17 Material Maintenance Management position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.