Summary
About the Position: Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) is located on the island of Hawai'i in the high plateau between Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and the Hualalai volcanic mountains. It includes a small military airstrip known as Bradshaw Army Airfield. The area of 108,863 acres (440.55 km2) is the largest United States Department of Defense installation in the state of Hawaii, or anywhere in the Pacific.
Responsibilities
You will install, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and overhaul a variety of electronic targets ad electronic equipment related to range maintenance.
You will assist in building and installing prototype training aids as remote controlled firing devices and electronic scorekeeping devices in range target areas which are designed to meet specific training requirements.
You will instruct customers in the proper use of radio remote control target systems, simulators, and all electronic equipment.
You will make a wide range of welds from simple to precision welding, determining disassembly or repair necessary and materials to be used.
You will work with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals, welding all the various types of weldable items assigned.
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 Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Maintaining and repairing a variety of commercial targetry training devices such as very high frequency transmitters and receivers, remote cameras, target interface unit, battery and solar charging systems, public address sound equipment, intercom equipment, and other related electronic equipment of similar complexity; performing maintenance inspections and necessary repairs, improvements and modifications to range electronic targets and equipment; utilizing used jigs and fixtures to clamp pieces together to assemble and setup the parts to be welded; and operating motor vehicles and heavy engineering equipment such as crawler and wheel type equipment with bull and/or angle. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision 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 Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: The employee is regularly required to lift and carry target mechanisms weighing up to 95 pounds. The work also requires frequent bending, stooping, and working in cramped or awkward positions. 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 exposures to the possibility of cuts, abrasions, burns, and electrical shocks. While operating a motor vehicle, there is danger of accidents and injury. Work will be in the electronics shop, small arms impact area or potential UXO areas. Duties involve working with or in close proximity to explosives or incendiary material in an environment where there is frequent, close proximity to unexploded ordnance. The work involves frequent exposure to foul weather conditions.