Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

nn nn Summary nn nn nn About the Position: n This position is located at: The 88th Readiness Division (RD), Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 80, Fairchild, Air Force Base, Washingtonnn nn nn Responsibilities nn nn Operate motor vehicles to check work.

Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation equipment.

Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment.

Remove, adjust or replace defective or worn parts and components.

Perform operational inspections and insure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired; perform preventative maintenance checks and services; and perform minor body work.

Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps.

nn nn Travel Required nn nn nn Occasional travel
– The business travel requirement is 15 %.nn nn nn Supervisory status nn nn nn No nn nn nn Promotion Potential nn nn nn None nn nn nn Requirements nn nn nn nn Conditions of Employment nn nn Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES MEMBERSHIP IN THE U.S.

ARMY RESERVE (USAR).

This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.

This position requires a medical examination prior to employment nn nn Qualifications nn nn 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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.n n 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 n n 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.n n 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.n n Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision.

Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further.

To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform preventative maintenance checks and services; conducting basic operational inspections to insure the vehicles are properly services; and operate equipment to check work.

– Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.n n Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) 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 Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.

Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to work on the various components.

You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch.

Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds.

You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment.

You will move heavier items with assistance of other workers.

Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes.

You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors.

Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains.

nn nn Education nn nn nn This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

nn nn nn Additional information nn nn 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.

Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

This is a Career Program (CP) 17
– Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic position.

You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).

If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.

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 information sheet.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

nn nn How You Will Be Evaluated nn nn nn You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.nn nn Once the announcement has closed, a review of (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.n n You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.n n Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.

To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above.

Additional information about the program is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website.

nn Read more nn nn Background checks and security clearance nn nn nn nn Security clearance nn nn nn Other nn nn nn Drug test required nn nn nn Yes nn nn nn Position sensitivity and risk nn nn nn Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk nn nn nn Trust determination process nn nn nn Suitability/Fitness nn nn nn Required Documents nn nn nn The documents you are required to submit vary based on the author