Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Salary Range: $36.32 - $42.35 Per Hour
Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Major Duties:
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) Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) ~ without more than normal supervision. Troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain commercial or industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems or energy monitoring and control systems. Apply a comprehensive principle of electrical control theory. Repair, maintain and service a variety of complete electrical and electronic systems with mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic subsystems and equipment and electronic controls. Interpret electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete control systems. Independently perform specific procedures and techniques to repair and replace a variety of system parts and components to include circuit cards/boards, transmitters, receivers, hard wiring, controls and connectors. Operate laptop computers, interface devices, and handheld microprocessors, needed to monitor programs trend data, modify, schedule, reset, and analyze problems for variable frequency drive motors and air quality sensors. Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, manufacturer's and engineering design's specifications, program architecture, and properly utilize test field equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. This position has been designated as a primary/rigorous and is eligible for Law Enforcement (LEO) retirement coverage under the provisions of title 5 USC 8336(c) and 8412(d) by DoD memorandum dated 9 Jan 2015. The maximum entry age for positions covered under this retirement is 37 years old. Retirement from this position is mandatory at age 57 with 20 years of LEO service. The maximum entry age may be waived under certain circumstances. Individuals who are past the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a primary position, MAY be reinstated. The work requires frequent, direct contact in the detention of inmates convicted of offenses against the punitive articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Regularly-assigned contacts with inmates expose the incumbent to daily stress and the threat of potentially dangerous situations such as verbal and/or physical attack by the inmate population. Physical Effort: Installations and repairs are made from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Some parts of systems needing repair are in hard to reach places. Frequent standing,stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions is required. Frequently lifts carries, and sets up tools equipment, and partsthat weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing more. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. May be required to work in inclement weather and noisy areas. Subject to electricalshocks, burns, gas, smoke, ashes, scalds, dust, sudden temperature changes, cuts, respiratory ailments, refrigerant gases, dirt, grease, bad smelling fumes,uncomfortable heat conditions, strains, scrapes, bruises, infections, and broken bones. The employee's reporting place of duty is in the Army Corrections Command Complex but outside of the facility walls. Employee spends 70% of their work day withinthe United States Disciplinary Barracks and Trustee Unit performing the duties above. Inmate contact exposes the incumbent to daily stress and the threat of potentiallydangerous situations such as physical attack or riots by the inmate population.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/28/2025 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12831034). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-28