Combat Vehicle Tester III - ATSS *Temporary*

About the role

Position until December 31, 2026 with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work and provides technical direction, helps in accomplishing difficult work procedures, observes work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems, and inspects completed work for quality and consistency
• Coordinates efforts necessary to ensure operator level PMCS as well as any other operator level maintenance performed is done in accordance with appropriate/approved test plans, manuals, policies, and regulations
• Works independently and assists/coordinates the efforts of less experienced personnel in accordance with operator level manuals to troubleshoot, diagnose, and appropriately document issues relating to power plants, auxiliary power units, engines, transmissions, suspension components, electrical/electronic systems and components, communications equipment, basic fire control systems, turret traversing mechanisms, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, fire extinguisher/suppression systems, gas particulate systems and any like or related items in accordance with test objectives
• Coordinates efforts necessary to ensure unit level maintenance is accomplished in accordance with appropriate/approved test plans, manuals, policies, and regulations
• Works independently and/or coordinates efforts to install and/or operate sensitive data collection instrumentation, vehicle system training simulators/devices, and/or maintain equipment necessary to collect, process, store or obtain test related data in accordance with appropriate test plans, manuals, policies, and regulations
• Works independently and assists less qualified personnel to effectively operate combat vehicle computers, software, and other related technology
• Identifies, documents, and communicates test related and/or abnormal conditions in an appropriate format and timely manner
• Provides on-the-job training, technical advice and assistance to various government agencies, peers, and subordinates as required
• Works independently and assists less qualified personnel to develop, analyze and provide technical input as required for documentation and training
• Participates to ensure personal safety, team safety, visitor safety, and end user safety in accordance with policy, standard operating procedures, and locally identified hazard mitigation requirements

Qualifications

• Must have 7 years applicable experience or have completed formal training relevant to operating, maintaining, and/or testing combat vehicles and associated relevant weapon components or systems
• At least 2 years of the 7 years of experience must be as a CVT II or a comparable test and evaluation range, laboratory, or military environment
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability
• 20% must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B, with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsement within 1 year of employment*
• Must present a current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) issued by a certified medical provider listed on the National Register of Certified Medical Examiners*
• Subject to pre-employment and ongoing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks to confirm a safe driving history*
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug screen and participate in an employer-administered drug and alcohol testing program, which includes: Random testing Post-accident testing Reasonable suspicion testing Return-to-duty and follow-up testing (if applicable)
• Must consent to a full query of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to hire, and to annual limited queries during employment*
• Must report any CDL suspensions, disqualifications, or convictions for traffic violations in accordance with Federal regulations*
• Must know and follow state and federal commercial vehicle regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Department of Transportation*
• Must possess an Ammunition Certification Level I in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-8 within 6 months of employment

Physical Qualifications

• The work of this position is performed in the field where you are subject to the environment and sometimes in an environmentally controlled office environment
• Must be capable of squatting, crouching, standing, climbing, stooping, and sitting, sometimes for extended periods while performing duties
• Must be capable of climbing up and into large vehicles up to 10 feet high
• Must be able to ascend and descend equipment
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening periodic retest
• Must be able to successfully complete a background screening
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment