Duties
1. Performs organizational, depot, direct, general support level field/shop maintenance, installs, maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots, and overhauls a variety of electronic targets and electronic equipment related to range maintenance, including Army issue and commercial target training devices such as very high frequency transmitters and receivers, components of the Portable Infantry Target Systems (PITS), Stationary Infantry Target Systems (SITS), Stationary Armor Target Systems (SATS), Moving Infantry Target Systems (MITS), Moving Armor Target Systems (MATS), Infantry Mechanism (M34), Battel Effect Simulators (BES), Infantry mechanism, Remote Target System (RETS), target interface unit, small arms noise-flash simulators, battery charging systems, public address sound equipment, intercom equipment, and other related electronic equipment of similar complexity. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions. Disassembles, repairs or replaces defective components or assemblies. Reassembles, aligns, adjusts, and tests repaired devices to ensure proper operation by use of a wide range of test equipment. Retests items after repairs and modifications. Designs and fabricates unique training targets and devices not Army issued. Instruct customers in the proper use of radio remote control target systems, simulators, and all electronic equipment. Provides technical advice and assistance to lower graded employees in the performance of assigned duties.
2. Inspects, tests, service, adjust, align, calibrate, install, repair, replace, recondition, troubleshoot, field test and/or shop test target mechanisms and hit sensor devices. Uses shop bench test mock-up to test hydraulic and electrical/electronic target systems. Replaces/repairs defective hardware and parts such as: relays, switches, assemblies, cables, target elevating mechanisms, hydraulic cylinders, piping, valves, pumps, junction boxes, solenoids, electric motors, rectifiers, diodes, transformers, transistors, resistors, capacitors, thermal panels and other components.
3. Installs, inspects, services, repairs, and tests a variety of moderately complex data communications systems and equipment as required: SINGARS radio systems, Motorola base stations and target communications systems consisting of fiber optic, hard wired and WIFI, router and modem communication systems and related antennae systems. Thermal camera systems, Power amplifiers, microphones, loudspeakers.
4. Operate computer keyboard console to write training and qualification scenarios to TC, FM and other source standards. To activate target mechanisms and to perform maintenance. Operate two-way radio equipped four-wheel motor vehicles up and including 2 l/2-ton trucks to transport self, materials, and others to worksites. Performs operational checks on vehicles, fills out logbooks as required.
5. Fabricates using accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes, performs welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metal in various sizes, shapes, and thickness, including dissimilar metals. Welding work processes include preheating, bead welding, flame cutting, plasma cutting, and maintaining temperature to prevent distortion; selection of type rod and size of tip to accomplish weld; determining heat necessary; setting up and adjusting equipment; maintaining proper speed, flame, motion, tip angle, and position to produce desired results. Performs routine flatwork welding repairs to metal mechanical target mounting devices.
6. Loads and unloads explosive BES systems. Following standard measurements and specifications, fabricates and repairs plastic, metal, wooden and cardboard targets.
7. Fabricates target coffins, fighting positions, target protection, target frames, target frame holders, limit markers, flag poles, ammunition tables, target silhouettes, and miscellaneous range related equipment. Measures and cuts material to support fabrication. Assembles and prefabricates parts for roughly constructed shelves, benches, and bins. Makes repairs on buildings and structures. Replaces broken or damaged hardware. Repairs or replaces loose, warped, cracked, or broken boards, steps, and window frames. Repairs or replaces wall and ceiling materials such as sheetrock and paneling.
8. Operates motor vehicle and engineering equipment. Operates light vehicles such as, 3/4-ton pickup trucks to transport personnel, equipment and materials. Operates heavy engineering equipment (crawler and wheel type). Maintains roads and fire lanes within the training and live-fire ranges. Removes vegetation, and rocks; and back fills washed out areas as necessary. Operates on flat and rolling terrain and exercises caution in all operations to prevent overturning of equipment. Performs operational maintenance on equipment.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12686310
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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