Clarification from the agency

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

• Applies a variety of electric resistance welding methods and equipment, or one or more manual welding processes, to carry out standard, previously done welding operations.
• Operates various electric resistance welding machines such as spot, seam, and flash, or use a manual gas torch welding process such as oxyacetylene, to join a variety of different kinds of parts or components.
• Assists in the check out, troubleshoot and repair of electronic targets, tower controller operating computers and electronic equipment related to range maintenance.
• Fabricates target coffins, fighting positions, protection baffles, target frames, target frame holders, limit markers, v-notched stakes, flag poles, target stakes, ammunition tables, target silhouettes, and miscellaneous range related equipment.
• Performs work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints, specifications, engineer plans and own knowledge of construction or needed repairs.
• Operates motor vehicles and engineering equipment to transport passengers and equipment.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This is a non-sensitive position requiring a T-1 (NACI) investigation.
• This position is covered by Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, condition of employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must be able to obtain and possess driver's license to operate motor vehicles and engineering equipment. Incumbent may be required to carry passengers.
• Rotating shift work may be required.
• Incumbent must successfully pass a pre-employment and annual physicals thereafter.
• This position requires the use of safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and/or protective clothing.
• This is a “Mission Essential” position. Incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or emergency situations as appropriate.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 95 lbs. with the help of others and/or equipment, in the regular performance of duties.

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.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement

Current Army employees who want to be considered for this position, please apply to Announcement Number SCEP264130912273.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (MVO) without more than normal supervision. Applicants should document experience in work that involves applying welding methods and equipment; assisting in the check out, troubleshoot and repair of electronic targets; repairing wooden and metal structures; operating a motor vehicle working under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Use of Measuring Instruments

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee is regularly required to lift and carry target mechanism weighing up to 95 pounds with the help of other workers and/or equipment. The work also requires frequent bending, stooping, and working in cramped or awkward areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in and out of doors in all types of weather conditions. There is frequent requirement for standing on concrete floors and working on remote ranges and rough terrain. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, abrasions, burns, and electrical shocks. While operating a motor vehicle, there is danger of accidents and severe injury. Work will be in the shop, small arms impact areas or potential areas. Duties involve working with or in close proximity to explosive or incendiary material in an environment where there is close proximity to unexploded ordnance. The work involves frequent exposure to foul weather conditions.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse 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.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion 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:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
• 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.

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