Electronics Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator).

Obsolete Site; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site seeks an Electronics Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) to perform complex range maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, soldering, and fabrication tasks on training targets and devices.

The role involves troubleshooting, repair, and testing of high-frequency transmitters and related equipment, with required lifting, outdoor work, and travel as part of the job. Expect safety training and periodic physical examinations as part of process compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform electronics equipment maintenance and repair with limited supervision.
• Frequent lifting of up to 70 lb and occasional lifting of 100 lb with assistance.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and environments; follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex Range Maintenance operations including electrical, mechanical, soldering and equipment work.
• Works on equipment such as target training devices and associated transmitters/receivers.
• Evaluates fault reports to determine repair path or replacement; ensures post-repair testing passes.

Skills

Electronics repair

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Reading schematics

Job description

Duties

• Performs complex Range Maintenance operations to include electronical, mechanical, soldering and equipment operations which includes designing and fabricating unique training targets and devices.
• Works on equipment such as target training devices such as very high frequency transmitters and receivers, target interface unit, small arms noise-flash simulators.
• Evaluates fault reports to determine if an item should be returned to repair section or if repair or adjustment can be made so testing can continue.
• Resets all items after repairs are completed to ensure that they can pass the diagnostic test without error.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may require employee to operate a motor vehicle.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Incumbent will be required to perform shift work, rotating shifts and days off, weekend/holiday work and overtime.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• IAW AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019R Condition of Employment must be assigned for mandatory drug testing. Drug testing designated position. Individual agrees to submit to a urinalysis on a recurring basis, in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85.
• This position has a requirement to frequently lift items weighing 70 lbs. and occasionally lift items weighing 100 lbs or more with assistance in the regular performance of duties.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment where there may be exposure to extreme weather.

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) Electronics Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. - I have the ability to perform the common duties in maintaining electronics equipment of moderate complexity through troubleshooting, overhaul, and performing modifications on the equipment; Analyzing the schematic layout of circuits and makes preliminary visual inspections and operational tests to determine components causing malfunctions or invalid readings, and Making repairs by replacing damaged, missing, burnt or faulty items such as printed circuit cards, and transistors, diodes, and resistors using the latest techniques in micro-soldering. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Electronics Mechanic (MVO) is required to lift items weighing up to 70 pounds frequently, with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more with assistance. The work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crawling for extended periods of time and is required to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed indoors as well as outdoors in cold, hot and inclement weather. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, toxic stings/bites from insects and snakes, and falls from 30-foot towers. Incumbent is also exposed to electrical shock, dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives and may also be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
• Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
• 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.
• This position requires a 2-year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.