This position is located in the Multi Purpose Range Complex Division, Directorate of Plans, Training and Mobilization of an Army National Guard Major Training Area. Position is established for the purpose of the incumbent to perform as a member of a maintenance team operating and maintaining a Remote and Moving Target System within the Multi Purpose Range Complex. Incumbent will perform duties of a mixed nature that involves the Electronics, Electrician and Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic Series. No particular series has been determined as being predominant. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs.

Performs organizational, direct, general support level field/shop maintenance on the Target Holding Mechanism Tank Gunnery (THMTG), Armor Moving Target Carrier (AMTC), Infantry Remote Target System (IRETS), Infantry Moving Target Carrier System (IMTS), M31Al and MJO,
smoke and hostile fire simulators. Test, charge and install 12/24 volt batteries. Provides technical advice and assistance to lower graded employees in the performance of assigned duties.

Inspects, tests, service, adjust, align, calibrate, install, repair, replace, recondition, troubleshoot, field test and/or shop test target mechanisms and hit sensor devices. Uses shop bench test mock-up to test hydraulic and electrical/electronic meters, oscilloscope, logic probe, and pressure gages. Replaces/repairs defective hardware and parts such as: relays, switches, assemblies, cables, target elevating mechanisms, hydraulic cylinders, piping, valves, pumps, junction boxes, solenoids, electric motors, rectifiers, diodes, transformers, rheostat, transistors, resistors, capacitors, thermal panels and other components.

Fabricates and repairs electrical power/data cables, hit sensor cable assemblies, hard-wire control power distribution/switch devices, etc. Performs routine flatwork welding repairs to metal mechanical target mounting devices. Uses oxygen-acetylent welder to
heat-treat and straighten target mounting arms, cut repair splices and to join metal surfaces to repair live-fire damage.

Loads and unloads explosive Hoffman devices. Loads oxygen/propane on simulators. Following standard measurements and specifications fabricates and repairs plastic, metal, wooden and cardboard targets.

Operate computer keyboard console to activate target mechanisms and to perform maintenance. Operate two-way radio equipped four wheel motor vehicles up and including 2 l/2 ton trucks to transport self, materials, and others to worksites. Performs operational checks on vehicles 2nd fills out log books and trip tickets as required. Xay be required to perform range maintenance duties on other ranges.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance within one year of employment.
• May require passing of pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 THROUGH E-6

Compatible Military Assignments: ANY MOS


INDEFINITE-MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT OCTC.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Work involves maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, cement work, painting and other related trades.

Experience or training that has provided the knowledge of trade practices, tools, and related equipment used in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have 18 months of experience or training in complex trade practices in the maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds. Experience which required selecting type and amount of materials needed to maintain and repair facilities. Experience using measuring equipment and various portable power tools in work which required close tolerances. Experience or training in performing visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.