ARTILLERY REPAIRER Job in Fort Huachuca, AZ

Vacancy No. MCGN244771321442 Department U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command
Salary $28.53 to $33.27 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/16/2024 Close Date 12/23/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Huachuca, AZ


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.

Duties

  • Performs inspection and the full range of work involved in the repair, service, maintenance and overhaul of a variety of types of towed, self-propelled and turret artillery and their mounts, turrets and carriages.
  • Repairs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and assemblies elevating, traversing, recoil, loading, ramming, and firing systems, breech tube, equilibrators, trails, bogies, cupolas, outriggers, shields, and their components.
  • Trains less experienced workers in repair and maintenance techniques.
  • Makes diagnosis and locates mechanical deficiencies in automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, carbines, automatic rifles, submachine and machine guns, mortars, recoilless rifles, rocket launchers, other small arms and accessories.
  • May be required to perform maintenance and repair work on small arms at the firing range in connection with training and qualifying firing, making field repairs as necessary, clearing stoppages, unloading jammed weapons.

Requirements

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 Secret security clearance
  • Temporary Duty Travel required 25% of the time
  • Must serve a 1-year probationary period.
  • Requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs in the regular performance of duties.
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid state and military driver's license to operate GSA (General Services Administration) and military combat vehicles 2600 lbs.
  • The incumbent is required to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

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. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • Ability to perform the most difficult and complex Artillery Repairer and small arms duties. I am skilled in (1) Performing artillery and small arms repairs to disassemble, reassemble, troubleshoot, and diagnose issues with small arms and artillery weapons; (2) Setting up and operating standard machines and various hand tools to modify various weapon parts. I am considered am expert and work with a high degree of independence.
  • Ability to perform the full range of Artillery Repairer and small arms duties. I am skilled in (1) disassembling, reassembling, and trouble shooting issues with small arms and artillery weapons; (2) Operating standard machines and various hand tools to modify various weapons parts. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.
  • Ability to perform common Artillery Repairer and small arms duties. I can assist with disassembling, reassembling, and troubleshooting issues with small arms and artillery weapons. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes task in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.
To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selection official.
  • Physical Effort: Work assignments involve standing, climbing, bending and occasionally, cramped and awkward positions. Continually handles objects weighing from 10 to 40 pounds. The assistance of other workers is available for heavier lifts.
  • Working Conditions: Works inside on concrete floors and on the outside at the firing range. Work is dirty and greasy. Injuries may occur due to falls when climbing and walking on slippery and inclined surfaces of large artillery weapons. Is subject to frequent cuts and abrasions when using hand tools in confined spaces and electrical shock (220 Volts). Exposed to excessive noise from test firing weapons; possible injury due to handling tools and weapons; dust, and fumes; and more serious injury from ricochet bullets and acids and when unloading jammed or misfired weapons.

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(n) CF-17 Material 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 authorized in accordance with the Joint travel regulation.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • 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.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/23/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12641442).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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 Include Personal 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 in order 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 or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.
  • 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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
GN-W4GV72 HQ COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS CMD
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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Next steps

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