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Weapon Systems and Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor

Department of the Army
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Directorate for Maintenance

Summary

About the Position:
Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/30/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 30, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$42.26 - $49.29 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WS 14
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel (TDY) 10% of the time for business purposes.
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - 1 YEAR
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
MCGM-26-12982958-MP
Control number
873224600

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • Analyze work schedules, determine manpower, tooling, material requirements, and methods used.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct related work or functions of subordinate employees using subordinate supervisor.
  • Review and analyze production, costs, and personnel utilization records to evaluate work progress and to control or reduce costs.
  • Serve as branch chief, providing second-level technical supervision over subordinate section in a maintenance production directorate.
  • Recommend promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors, make selection from referral registers, make formal appraisal of work performance, and determine training needs.

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.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI).
  • You may be expected to travel 10% Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) for business purposes.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
  • This position requires a successfully completion of the Civilian Education System Course and the Supervisory Development Course within 12 months of being assigned to the position.
  • This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • Temporary promotion may be made or extended up to a maximum of five years.
  • Time Limited Detail NTE may be made or extended at management discretion.
  • Position may be converted to permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

Who 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 Employees



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 Weapon Systems and Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Weapon Systems and Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor duties of. assisting coworkers with repairs, overhauls, and troubleshooting systems such as weapon systems or electronic integrated systems on combat vehicles. Completing repairs through applying theories such as electric or optical theory; performing standard troubleshooting techniques in order to perform troubleshooting analyses; and interpreting guides such as blueprints, sketches, manual, etc. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Lead or Supervise
  • Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics
  • Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Theory of Electronics
  • Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)
  • Use of Test Equipment: Electronics

Education

Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a (CP) 17 - Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GM-W0MCAA US ARMY TACOM RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Texarkana, TX 75507
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