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Unspecified
Unspecified
Edwards AFB, CA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Troubleshoots hard-to-locate problems, identifies defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine
type and extent of necessary repairs to a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment. Repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds a variety of heavy mobile equipment/vehicles. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, and cleaning defective parts or
components. Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance on vehicles to restore automotive equipment to
a serviceable condition. Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance on vehicles to restore automotive equipment to
a serviceable condition. Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel-powered forklift trucks which are capable of lifting loads of less than
10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains safe
and clean work environment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
IDEAL CANDIDATE: knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair. Ability to apply theoretical, precise, artistic, technical practices. Exhibits use of instrument measuring. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. including blueprint reading. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment assembly, installation, and repair, i.e., bulldozers, road graders, power
shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters.
2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to repair/overhaul major systems (i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline
engines, automatic and manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems) and to
remove, replace, clean, and install a variety of parts, components, and accessories (i.e., wheel cylinders,
universal joints, springs, shock absorbers, catalytic converters, clutch assemblies, mufflers, etc.).
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and policies to include environmental directives pertaining to
handling hazardous materials.
4. Knowledge of equipment common to the trade, i.e., front-end alignment and wheel balancing equipment, turning
and grinding equipment for servicing brake drums and discs or rotor assemblies, and drilling and pressure
bleeding devices.
5. Skill in handling controls for starting stopping, backing, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in
buildings, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, planes, etc.
6. Skill in lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.
7. Skill in using measuring ins1ruments and test equipment such as test lamps, timing lights, multimeters, swell
meters, engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum and fuel pump testers, injector testers,
ignition timers, tachometers,. ammeters, and ohmmeters.
8. Skill in troubleshooting mechanical problems, analyzing malfunctions, and determining the extent of repairs
necessary.
9. Skill in using basic tools common to the occupation, i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, insulated pliers, electric drills,
pneumatic wrenches, and soldering irons.
10. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment
without more than normal supervision.
11 . Ability to maintain and repair combustion-powered automotive vehicles, electric-powered vehicles and
equipment, towed vehicles and equipment, over-the-road trucks, and comparable vehicles without more than
normal supervision.
12. Ability to interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and
similar guides to make repairs and modifications.
13. Ability to use and maintain hand and/or power tools and equipment required to do the work of heavy mobile
equipment mechanic.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
type and extent of necessary repairs to a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment.
components.
a serviceable condition.
a serviceable condition.
10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches.
and clean work environment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This position may require travel
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
- This position may require certification for servicing and maintaining automotive air conditioning systems.
- Selectee may require training on the handling and disposition of hazardous waste.
- Selectee may be required to train and/or guide lower grade personnel.
- Selectee may be required to assist higher grade automotive mechanics work on more complex repairs.
- Selectee may be required to drive a motor vehicle, and an appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.
- Selectee may be required to participate in mobility exercises.
- Selectee may be required to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Vehicle Maintenance Leader is his/her absence.
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Trouble shooting
IDEAL CANDIDATE: knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair. Ability to apply theoretical, precise, artistic, technical practices. Exhibits use of instrument measuring. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. including blueprint reading. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment assembly, installation, and repair, i.e., bulldozers, road graders, power
shovels, mobile cranes, heavy combat equipment, and missile transporters.
2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to repair/overhaul major systems (i.e., diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline
engines, automatic and manual transmissions, multi-gear assemblies, and a variety of positioning systems) and to
remove, replace, clean, and install a variety of parts, components, and accessories (i.e., wheel cylinders,
universal joints, springs, shock absorbers, catalytic converters, clutch assemblies, mufflers, etc.).
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and policies to include environmental directives pertaining to
handling hazardous materials.
4. Knowledge of equipment common to the trade, i.e., front-end alignment and wheel balancing equipment, turning
and grinding equipment for servicing brake drums and discs or rotor assemblies, and drilling and pressure
bleeding devices.
5. Skill in handling controls for starting stopping, backing, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in
buildings, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, planes, etc.
6. Skill in lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.
7. Skill in using measuring ins1ruments and test equipment such as test lamps, timing lights, multimeters, swell
meters, engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, vacuum and fuel pump testers, injector testers,
ignition timers, tachometers,. ammeters, and ohmmeters.
8. Skill in troubleshooting mechanical problems, analyzing malfunctions, and determining the extent of repairs
necessary.
9. Skill in using basic tools common to the occupation, i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, insulated pliers, electric drills,
pneumatic wrenches, and soldering irons.
10. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and modify a variety of heavy mobile vehicles and equipment
without more than normal supervision.
11 . Ability to maintain and repair combustion-powered automotive vehicles, electric-powered vehicles and
equipment, towed vehicles and equipment, over-the-road trucks, and comparable vehicles without more than
normal supervision.
12. Ability to interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and
similar guides to make repairs and modifications.
13. Ability to use and maintain hand and/or power tools and equipment required to do the work of heavy mobile
equipment mechanic.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
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