TARGET SYSTEMS REPAIRER (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Fort Chaffee, AR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Arkansas Army National Guard at the Chaffee Maneuver Training Center. National Guard membership is required, and selectees must serve in a compatible military assignment and wear the military uniform. The position installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs communications equipment, electronic systems, integrated target systems, target components, power sources, and range equipment. It also supports range operations through target fabrication and installation, system testing, maintenance of vehicles and range equipment, and safe use of explosives during training exercises. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; applicants not currently in the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade required for the position.
• Must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment.
• Must meet the compatible enlisted military grade requirements: minimum E-4/SPC and maximum E-7/SFC. Applicants above the maximum grade must administratively reduce before appointment.
• Experience or training demonstrating ability to use and maintain electronic and electrical equipment and components and perform repairs and testing.
• Knowledge of standard troubleshooting techniques for common recurring defects.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of electronics, test equipment, measuring devices, and equipment used to assemble, disassemble, clean, replace, or adjust target systems and control panels.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, specifications, and wiring diagrams for minor troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must initiate or possess a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation and receive a favorable determination.
• Must complete a pre-placement physical if not already current.
• Must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.
• Must meet military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation and may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must not have a qualifying domestic-violence conviction that disqualifies the individual under the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required, including work outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair communications systems and electronic equipment, including intercoms, terminal equipment, modems, fiber-optic equipment, T1 carriers, and line drivers.
• Review work orders and layout sheets; select and install equipment and circuits using schematics, technical guidance, and manufacturer instructions.
• Analyze system failures, identify their causes, and determine whether problems stem from software, hardware, or other factors; provide technical assistance to lower-grade workers.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot thermal target equipment and operate and maintain laser interface devices used with range target systems.
• Fabricate and repair electrical power and data cables, hit sensor assemblies, target control power distribution and switching devices, and targets made from wood, plastic, and cardboard.
• Perform routine welding repairs on metal target-mounting devices and use oxygen/acetylene welding equipment to heat-treat, straighten, cut, and join metal components.
• Install targets on M31A1, M64, ERETS, THMTG, and AMTC devices; install and recharge batteries; and maintain battery-charging equipment.
• Develop training scenarios for down-range target systems using computer-controlled target system panels; monitor operation, report malfunctions, and correct them.
• Isolate faulty components and repair or replace damaged cables and target system components; refer repairs beyond the organizational level to support facilities.
• Make mechanical adjustments to integrated target systems and operate and perform organizational maintenance on gasoline- and diesel-powered generators and portable power sources.
• Inspect and test Army Standard Integrated Target Systems using technical references and test equipment; troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
• Prepare demolitions associated with radio- or computer-controlled target mechanisms, place specified explosive devices for training, command-detonate explosives during live-fire exercises, and ensure range personnel and students follow explosive safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain shop vehicles, complete operational checks and logbooks, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate and maintain equipment used for berm repair, grass cutting, snow removal, and other range-area maintenance; may perform maintenance duties on other ranges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed