Summary This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities You will responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all segments of range maintenance providing a completely integrated maintenance program aboard the Townsend Bombing Range (TBR). You will ensure safe operation of all range maintenance functions by continuous development of safe and efficient range maintenance procedures by establishing the safest and simplest procedures possible. You will participate in studies of TBR to determine the adequacy of TBR to accommodate projected requirements of land expansion and development, environmental planning, target development and facility maintenance. You will develop long and short—range plans for renovation, modernization, modification, automation, deactivation, and conversion/ commissioning of range facilities. You will enforce the use of safety clothing and equipment operation. You will be responsible for training subordinates in work methods and procedures, safe work practices, and proper operations of facility and target maintenance, and equipment operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise: leading teams in such areas as: passing on instructions received from supervisors, assigning tasks to be performed, providing advice or instruction to employees; ensuring that all subordinates practice safe working habits; and promoting Equal Employment Opportunity initiatives Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. PHYSICAL EFFORT Standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling and climbing are involved. Work must frequently be lead or done in a cramped and uncomfortable position. Must be capable of adjusting to rapid changes in work and/or procedures. There is much tiring movement of arms, lifting, carrying and setting up of heavy equipment involved. Heaviest weight handled averages 50 pounds with weight handling equipment available for heavier loads. When operating engineering equipment heavy physical effort in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. There is strain caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments, the operators are frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside and outside, inside will be normal office conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to all kinds of weather including extended periods of exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Employees are subjected to dust, dirt, oil, and unpleasant odors, as well as fumes, flames and the possibility of wild fire suppression, etc. Must maintain situational awareness in order to avoid falling on wet, slippery surfaces. Also subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc. as a result of accidents while operating heavy equipment or performing target and facility maintenance. HAZARDS Subject to operating vehicles on unstable land, falls when working from ladders and scaffolds, venomous insects, burns from hot material and broken bones working around heavy equipment. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.