Target Range Technician, DMVA

About the role

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as a Target Range Technician and become part of the team that supports the vital training mission at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will support a wide variety of tasks that keep ranges functional, dependable, and ready for action. Each day brings new opportunities to use your craftsmanship to support soldiers as they train.

Responsibilities

• Range Maintenance: Perform upkeep and repairs on all assigned ranges and training structures to ensure functional conditions
• Target Construction: Build and assemble a wide variety of training targets and components using carpentry and fabrication tools
• System Operation: Operate automated and computer controlled ranges and assist units with range equipment usage
• Electrical Tasks: Locate and correct power issues, install wiring, and repair or replace related electrical components
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain tools, forklifts, and small loaders while following all safety procedures
• Training Support: Assist with simulators and prepare armor targets, generators, and additional equipment for training events

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of trades work experience, which includes two years performing skilled work on electrical or electronic systems or equipment in a commercial or industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes two years performing skilled work on electrical or electronic systems or equipment in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Special Requirements: You must be in possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Additional Requirements: You must be able to pass a background check to obtain and maintain access to federal computer networks. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building or mechanical trade
• Experience working in the carpentry trade field
• Experience working in the electrical trade field

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotational weekends as required. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Schedule and Benefits

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotational weekends as required. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Pay

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.