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. Responsibilities 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 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 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.