Target Systems Technician II - Arkansas AR

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Position Summary

Provides testing, equipment setup, equipment operations and equipment maintenance and documentation of completed activities in target maintenance database. Works in accordance with general objectives with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Follows documented test procedures to complete annual or other required testing of target and miles inventory, and records test results / maintenance activities in the target system database. Interface with customers to develop scenario hardware configurations which will achieve training objectives. Program equipment to different simulations in outdoor environments and the mechanical support, testing/operation of special equipment in field support activities. Support consists of technical bench and field set-up / deployment / retrieval and repairs with travel to remote site areas as required. Supports activities identified by Management to maintain equipment in a reliable efficient manner. Provide setup, operation, and recovery of miles and target equipment at training sites. Use equipment, techniques and tools needed for task completion. Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established ES&H requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment. Assist logistics employees with setup and tear down of training sites. Takes actions necessary to stop work when an unsafe condition or action is identified. Receives, stores, and issues MILES and Target equipment and maintains accountability of assigned equipment. Maintain accurate inventory of equipment, repair parts and TMDE (Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment). May perform other duties as required by proper authority. Operate assigned OST government vehicles pursuant to Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations. Serve customers (external and internal) by focusing on quality as it relates to the customer; anticipating/understanding customer needs and expectations; responding expeditiously to customer's questions, request, and concerns; and satisfying reasonable customer needs and expectations. Contribute to team effort by focusing on OST mission, goals, and objectives. Accomplishing tasks and assignments in a professional and timely manner; keeping appropriate staff and management informed regarding the status of tasks and assignments; establishing and maintaining professional working relationships; working amicably, cooperatively, and productively with team members; assisting others as needed, and accomplishing other duties/tasks as assigned/directed or as necessity dictates. When approved by the Program Manager, provide support to offsite and local training activities to include supporting roadblocks and serving as an exercise role-player. Work is performed in an office, warehouse, or classroom setting or outdoors on a range or in support of a training exercise. Workers may be exposed to dust, fumes, loud noises and the environment. Work involves much standing or walking. Some kneeling or bending involved. When in the office, work is sedentary, which requires sitting most of the time. Work will involve moderate lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.