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OPTICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRER

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$38.06 - $44.43

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves repairing and maintaining complex optical instruments used in military equipment, such as testing, aligning, and fixing parts to ensure they work properly.

It's based in a maintenance shop for the Hawaii Army National Guard and requires hands-on technical skills with tools and equipment.

A good fit would be someone with mechanical and optical repair experience, who is detail-oriented and comfortable working in a structured military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 months of specialized experience repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling optical instrument systems and components
  • Knowledge of optical theory, construction principles, and ability to test, align, and collimate optical equipment
  • Experience diagnosing malfunctions in optical, mechanical, and electrical systems using measuring and testing equipment
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and work orders
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools common to an optical shop
  • Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Secret level)
  • No convictions under the Lautenberg Amendment for domestic violence

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a OPTICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRER, Position Description Number D1211000 and is part of the HI CSMS 1, National Guard. LOCATION: Combined Support Maintenance Shop No.

1, Hawaii Army National Guard, Kapolei, Hawaii If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.

Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with the ability to apply knowledge of optical theory and construction principles in order to test, repair, align, and collimate a variety of complex optical equipment.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to understand and apply instructions, and specifications; and interpret blueprints and diagrams of optical paths and mechanical linkages.

Experience using hand and power tools common to an optical shop.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months of experience or training repairing, rebuilding, overhauling systems and components of optical instrument equipment.

Experience in diagnosing malfunction in determining remedy where complex relationships exist among optical systems and supporting mechanical and electrical systems.

Experience in the use of a variety of measuring and testing equipment. Experience interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, schematics and work orders.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE: Performing Optical Fire Control Equipment alignment on M777 and M119 Howitzers.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Normally works with small, light items not in excess 10 pounds, but occasionally handles items that weigh up to 40 pounds. Works in a sitting position for extended periods.

Occasional assignments involve standing, bending, and stooping in cramped or awkward positions. Close eye and hand coordination is required in fitting and repairing parts.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas.

May be required to work in clean room conditions where special clean room garments including head coverings, shoe coverings, and gloves are required.

Subject to cuts and bruises, and abrasions from operating hand and power tools. May be occasionally required to perform some tasks outdoors, normally in good weather.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4.

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5.

The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

MILITARY TECHNICIAN COMPATIBILITY POSITION: Prior to placement in this position, the selected applicant must be assigned to an appropriate military position and must meet the definition of a dual status technician in accordance with 32 U S C 709.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b.

Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. c.

In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted. d.

Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume.

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).

f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. g.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

h.

Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual.

Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

i. Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement. j.

Selectee may be scheduled for formal training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within the first six months of employment.

Unless there are extenuating circumstances, failure to complete National Guard Bureau prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment, may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of employment.

Major Duties:

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, and inspections on optical and non-optical precision instruments and related devices.

Repairs, modifies, overhauls, inspects, troubleshoots, tests, adjusts, and cleans the optics and supporting mechanical and electrical elements of complex panoramic telescopes.

Visually inspects optical instrument equipment and operates mechanisms to determine serviceability, damaged or worn parts, and malfunctions.

Abides by safety precautions when working with compressors, hoses, and tank testing equipment.

Serves as a commodity inspector during technical inspections, Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) or Maintenance Assistance and (MAIT) Instruction Team. Performs other duties as assigned.

Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D1211000) for the WG-10 position. All position descriptions can be obtained from the HRO.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HI-12934753-AR-26-055