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Artillery Repairer

Department of the Army
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Fleet Management Expansion (FMX)
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The position is located at the Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Fleet Management Expansion (FMX), Fort Moore, GA.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/22/2024 to 10/28/2024
Salary
$25.48 to - $29.72 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Moore, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCGM244835464809HW
Control number
815092600

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Duties

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  • Perform a wide variety of rebuilding and repairing tasks using well-proven parts, equipment, and work processes.
  • Skill in reading schematic diagrams of hydraulic and electrical system.
  • Ability to inspect and troubleshoot artillery and tank component parts to identify defective equipment.
  • Knowledge of various Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) such as test lights, STE-Ml test sets, Multimeters, stabilization test sets, breakout test sets, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and working to close tolerances.
  • Determine artillery repair and replacement of parts for equipment.
  • Select a variety of tools for use to assure all equipment adjustment and setting meet work orders and or specification requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position requires 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.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 60 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination.

Qualifications

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) Artillery Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common Artillery Repairer duties. Rebuild and assemble weapons/weapons systems or a variety of major components. Read specifications, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to determine clearances, torque pressures, and proper meshing and adjustment of assemblies. Determine the amount of wear inside a gun tube or recoil cylinder using star gages, pullover gages, or using a borescope to check a gun tube for defects. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Effort - Individual is required to do an excessive amount of climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and working overhead. Works in confined and dark areas and in awkward positions. Most parts and assemblies lifted have an average weight of 15 to 60 pounds. Weight handling equipment or assistance of other workers is available for heavier lifting requirements.
  • Working Conditions - Works mostly outside in daylight and darkness, in all extremes of weather and is subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, fumes, noise, dirt, grease, hydraulic oils and maybe exposed to radioactive material from damaged or broken fire control and sighting systems or damaged turret/hull armor. The possibility also exists for exposure to direct and indirect laser light.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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.
  • This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • BUS Code: AR2585 - Union for all FWS/WG employees on Ft. Benning: Federal Employees Metal Trades Council (FEMTC)

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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