Target Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor

Summary

About the Position: Fort Carson, known as the "Mountain Post," is a premier U.S. Army installation located just south of Colorado Springs, Colorado, primarily within El Paso County. Spanning roughly 140,000 acres (with training access extending to the 235,000-acre Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site), it is highly regarded for its high-altitude, mountainous training environment.

Duties

• Supervises the operations of the range based on technical knowledge of range operations, live fire training, maintenance of Remote Enhanced Target System (RETS) (including Direct Support/General Support level maintenance), and range equipment.
• Plans, directs and supervises mission essential functions in connection with operations carried out by subordinate personnel.
• Plans weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates.
• Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish various tasks, and redirects workers and resources as required.
• Supervise and assist workers on performing organization, direct and general support level maintenance on targets, target devices and simulators.
• Takes action to establish tasks (jobs), determines special qualification requirements and shift responsibilities, assures workforce is properly oriented, trained, disciplined and counseled.
• Operates various motor vehicles with gross weight of up to greater than 22,000 pounds (i.e., crane, pickup truck, stake truck, dump truck) to facilitate work.
• Operates a tractor with front-end loader or mower attachment, and other range equipment.
• Maintains surrounding range areas adjacent to target devices, e.g., repairing berms, cutting grass, railroad track and bed, and repair of wooden targets.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 Target Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor without more than normal supervision. I have the Ability to Lead or Supervise common Target Systems Repairer-Operator duties, such as performing electronic, electrical, hydraulic or mechanical tests and maintenance functions in order to maintain the functionality and serviceability of mechanical and/ or electrical devices. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble Shooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Makes repairs and installation from ladders and in trenches, and where parts of the systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 45 pounds, and occasionally items that weigh up to 100 pounds with required assistance. Work requires climbing up and down a steep flight of stairs to reach the 40-foot control tower to perform maintenance. Working Conditions: Works primarily outside, in dirt, dust and mud. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in windy or cold weather, is exposed to possibility of electrical shock and burns. Required to wear and or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and Standard Operating Procedures. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives. May be exposed to sulfuric acid when handling batteries used in operating remotely controlled target devices. Exposed to the possibility of abrasions, cuts, burns, electrical shock, falls from a 40-foot tower and explosions. Hearing protective devices, hard hats with face shield, and other safety equipment and devices are issued or available for use. Gun fire simulator requires charging compressed gasses (oxygen) and flammable gasses (propane).

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 09/14/2026 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/13055398). 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.