Electronics Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator)
What you'd do
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: This is a position as an Electronic Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Training Division, Fort Leonard Wood, MO This is a term appointment not to exceed 2 years.
Major duties
Performs complex Range Maintenance operations to include electronical, mechanical, soldering and equipment operations which includes designing and fabricating unique training targets and devices. Works on equipment such as target training devices such as very high frequency transmitters and receivers, target interface unit, small arms noise-flash simulators. Evaluates fault reports to determine if an item should be returned to repair section or if repair or adjustment can be made so testing can continue. Resets all items after repairs are completed to ensure that they can pass the diagnostic test without error.
What you need to qualify
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) Electronics Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. - I have the ability to perform the common duties in maintaining electronics equipment of moderate complexity through troubleshooting, overhaul, and performing modifications on the equipment; Analyzing the schematic layout of circuits and makes preliminary visual inspections and operational tests to determine components causing malfunctions or invalid readings, and Making repairs by replacing damaged, missing, burnt or faulty items such as printed circuit cards, and transistors, diodes, and resistors using the latest techniques in micro-soldering. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Electronics Mechanic (MVO) is required to lift items weighing up to 70 pounds frequently, with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more with assistance. The work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crawling for extended periods of time and is required to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed indoors as well as outdoors in cold, hot and inclement weather. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, toxic stings/bites from insects and snakes, and falls from 30-foot towers. Incumbent is also exposed to electrical shock, dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives and may also be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use.
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