Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of six years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond 6 six years, but not more than 8 years. Employees currently located in OCONUS (foreign or non-foreign) are not eligible for a detail to a CONUS position.

Duties

Perform seasonal gardening tasks in accordance with directions such as even application of fertilizer to prevent burning or underfeeding; placing seeds or plants at proper dept. Marshal incoming aircraft to designated parking area using standard hand and/or light signals. Operate two-way radio equipment in vehicles operated when receiving instructions from Air Traffic Control tower and/or Airfield Operations management. Responsible for attaching the proper tow bar to the aircraft and/or tow bar for maintenance needs, to ensure the aircraft is ready for movement. Operate tractor controls while making difficult clearance judgments of distant wing and/or tail sections, while following instructions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• May require irregular duty hours including shift work (days and nights) and/or working to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays (1st Shift: 0800-1600 and 2nd Shift: 1600-2400).
• Incumbent is required to work inside and outside. Inside work is done in drafty, noisy areas, and fumes are usually present
• 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.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 an Aircraft Attendant (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Skilled in operating two-way radio equipment in vehicles operated when receiving instructions from Air Traffic Control tower and Airfield Operations management, skilled in the use of grounding devices, chocks, electrical power units, maintenance stands, boarding ladders, heavy duty tow tractors, or sweeper trucks to position and operate ground support equipment in regard to the aircraft, expert and work with a high degree of independence, sweeper trucks to position and operate ground support equipment in regard to the aircraft. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Work requires moderate to heavy physical effort to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds requiring the use of both arms and legs. Moderate effort is exerted while operating vehicles, marshaling aircraft to parking areas. Incumbent is required to kneel, stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, crawl and work in tiring positions. Works on stands and in hard to reach places. Incumbent is required to wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing in the performance of assigned tasks, and to observe applicable safety regulations. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work inside and outside. Inside work is done in drafty, noisy areas, and fumes are usually present. Outside work is done in occasional bad weather. Incumbent works in dirty, dusty, and greasy areas; in close proximity of moving propellers and danger from fire, falling objects, high noise levels, oils, hydraulic fluids, and inhalation of fuel fumes. Subject to injury from falls from ramps and trucks and burns caused by fuels and vapor explosions. There is also frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, strains, and broken bones. Incumbent will be required to wear protective equipment, i.e. respirators, safety glasses, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EQ-APF-W6CLAA US ARMY GARRISON FT BLISS DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk