Leads and trains technicians in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic gaming machines and supporting systems. Oversees preventive maintenance, cash operations, regulatory compliance, and daily technical activities while ensuring internal controls and customer service standards. Serves as acting Field Office Manager as needed and requires advanced electronics troubleshooting skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform physically demanding work.
Summary
Leads and trains technicians in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic gaming machines and supporting systems. Oversees preventive maintenance, cash operations, regulatory compliance, and daily technical activities while ensuring internal controls and customer service standards. Serves as acting Field Office Manager as needed and requires advanced electronics troubleshooting skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform physically demanding work.
United States (U.S.) Citizens who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and citizens of a NATO country not married to an active-duty U.S. military member are not eligible for US NAF employment.
Leads, trains, evaluates, and participates with a team of technicians to operate and maintain electronic gaming machines and all supporting equipment for route based, coin-free gaming operations. Team members also perform cash collections and cash-dispenser fills, troubleshoot and solve problems, and process reportable jackpots in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements. Utilizes reports and data to administer an efficient and effective preventive maintenance routine. Tracks recurring problems, and oversees cash and card dispenser balances. Briefs technicians daily on pending technical issues and resolution. Provides training and guidance to technicians on troubleshooting procedures and assists in diagnosing more difficult problems. Trains technicians on operational duties ensuring uniformity and compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations. Furnishes guidance in application of new or revised procedures and directives. Supports and ensures the integrity of applicable internal control systems. Works with business partners and customers in a cooperative and courteous manner, and provides limited technical training to location personnel. Facilitates communication between customers, location personnel, technicians, and senior management. Schedules and executes machine and location installations, machine moves, and conversions. Configures electronic gaming machines and supporting equipment. Tests machines for proper configuration and functionality. Utilizes event logs, diagnostics, system data, and/or the methodical replacement of components to troubleshoot equipment and isolate causes of problems. Repairs or replaces defective components, performs minor server maintenance, and performs routine board repairs. Ensures that components/subassemblies are adjusted and aligned to the manufacturer's tolerances in accordance with organizational guidance. Briefs Field Office Manager daily, acts as Field Office Manager in their absence, and provides periodic assessment of technician performance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical work may require strenuous physical exertion, such as climbing ladders, lifting objects weighing over 45lbs, moving machines and equipment using dollies or hand trucks, and crouching or crawling in restricted areas. Position sometimes requires driving in adverse conditions, on and off military installations.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card, and Passport are required upon appointment
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
All required background checks of AR215 -3, Chapter 2, paragraph 213: i. must be satisfactory completed and maintained to include the initiation/completion of Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
One year probationary period may be required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid U.S. passport, and be at least 18 years of age.
A pre-employment physical is required
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Typical work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of ladders, lifting objects over 45 pounds or over, crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
Must have a valid U.S. vehicle operator's license and obtain a vehicle license in the host country where employed within 30 days of arrival on duty.
Qualifications
RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, install, configure, and maintain electronic gaming machines or comparable complex electronic systems involving embedded controllers, peripherals, and diagnostic tools (e.g., coin-operated systems, kiosks or transaction systems, networked electronic equipment, audiovisual display systems, or similar).
Specialized experience may be substituted with completion of formal electronics or gaming equipment training programs, or other related education or on-the-job training that provided the level of knowledge required to perform the work described above.
All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.
All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent.
All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information
A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based on eligibility requirements.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
The Duty Station for this position is located in Wiesbaden, Germany. You are expected to physically reside within commuting distance.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
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Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
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If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
License
DA Form 3433
Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
Other (3)
Other (4)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # ARMPEU26006
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/04/2026 to receive consideration.
Click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application
package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
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Next steps
Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed
Application Review
Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
Keeping You Informed
If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application
Check Your Contact Information
If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
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Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.
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We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume
Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
License
DA Form 3433
Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
Other (3)
Other (4)
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # ARMPEU26006
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/04/2026 to receive consideration.
Click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application
package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
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Next steps
Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed
Application Review
Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
Keeping You Informed
If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application
Check Your Contact Information
If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
Ensure You Receive Updates
Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us.
Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.
3. Sign Up for Text Alerts
Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete.
We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
