Automotive Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a Automotive Mechanic performing the full range of shop and field level work on many types of gasoline and diesel vehicles powered by internal combustion engine, while using specialized testing equipment. Responsibilities Performs extensive maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles such as trucks, sedans, jeeps, farm equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, generators and trailers. Repairs defective parts of components and systems such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brakes hoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters. Operates a wide variety of motor vehicles ranging in size to pick up, deliver, and move supplies and materials. Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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) Automotive Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform routine Automotive Mechanic tasks such as perform organizational and field maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles such as trucks, sedans, and jeeps. Clean, install, or replace defective parts of components and systems such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brake shoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters, etc. and install new assemblies such as clutches, differentials, front and rear axles. Balance tires and wheels using centrifugal wheel balancing machine and lubricate vehicles according to specifications. Road test a variety of vehicles, operate a wide variety of motor vehicles up to one-half ton pickup to deliver, and move supplies and materials. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: May be required to stand, stoop, crouch, or reach overhead for extended periods of time. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. May be required to lift objects that weigh up to 40-50 pounds, and occasionally heavier weight. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed inside building on concrete floor where it may be wet, drafty, and noisy. Exposed to dirt, grease, solvents, dust, and fumes. Subject to minor cuts, burns, bruises, electrical shocks, mashed fingers, and strains. Wears hearing protection when performing noise hazardous operations. Wears other protective equipment as called for by work being performed. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.