Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

About the Position: This is a Military Technician position is with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 137 located in Tacoma, Washington.



This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html

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Summary


About the Position: This is a Military Technician position is with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 137 located in Tacoma, Washington.



This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html

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Overview


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Accepting applications

Open 09/22/2026 to 10/06/2026

Location


1 vacancy in the following location:

Tacoma, WA


No matching locations found.


Work site options

Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
Salary
$46.80 - $54.60 per hour

Salary is based off of local prevailing rate.

Pay scale & grade

WS 9

Promotion potential
None





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Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 5%.



Appointment type
Permanent



Occupations and job series

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  5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
  
  

Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No



Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No


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financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.


Announcement number
SDDE-26-13076127-MP
Control number
886373800


This job is open to


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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.











Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.











Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.











Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference









Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.











Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.









Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.











Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.





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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties


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• Instruct in new procedures to keep employees abreast to current policies and methods.


• Analyze issues with the repair or maintenance of equipment in order to recommend solutions.


• Operate using sound judgment in order to determine proper workload and adjust accordingly so the shop can operate productively.


• Identify employee training needs within the shop in order to correct deficiencies in work.


• Approve schedules and leave of subordinates based on the needs of the organization.


• Counsel employees on problems and union representatives in order to maintain a good working environment.


• Conduct interviews in a professional manner in order to obtain the most qualified employees.


• Administer disciplinary action when necessary in order to maintain appropriate work ethics and shop conduct.


• Investigate work-related problems amongst co-workers in order to find solutions.


• Monitor the progress of assignments in order for the shop to stay on schedule.


• Delegate work to subordinates clearly as to avoid misunderstandings in expectations.


• Compile weekly/monthly work schedules based on deadlines and priorities of the shop.


• Review work in progress and completion in order to maintain production reports and records.


• Determine equipment, supplies, and maintenance required for each task as to not delay work.


• Delegate work based on consideration of the limitations and strengths of subordinates.

Requirements


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Conditions of employment

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).


• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.


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

Qualifications



Who May Apply: 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans


• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees


• 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


• Reinstatement


• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

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 Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. Ability to Lead or Supervise. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: establishing deadlines and priorities; passing on instructions and assigning tasks to be performed by subordinates; reviewing work and ensuring shop policies and procedures are being followed; identifying training needs within the shop; and maintaining production reports and records. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.



You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:

• Ability To Lead or Supervise


• Managing Human Resources


• Planning and Evaluating


• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. You will frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and push/pull/turn heavy parts or equipment.



Working Conditions: Work may be performed inside or outside. When outside, subject to variable weather conditions. When inside, subject to drafts, dirt, grease and fumes. Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains while performing work.


Education



This job does not have an education qualification requirement.


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.


• One year trial/probationary period may be required.


• Direct deposit of pay is required.


• This is a Logistics Career Field position


• 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.


• 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. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.


• 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.


• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.


• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.


• Student loan repayment may be authorized.


• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.


• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.


• One year supervisory probationary period may be required.


• As a supervisor, you must comply with the Army Civilian Education System (CES) course and timeline requirements. The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into a supervisory position. For information on CES, please visit the following website: https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/EducationalPrograms

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits


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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.


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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated


You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.



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



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.


Benefits


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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.


Review our benefits


Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents


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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.



As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.



1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.


• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.


• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.


• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.


• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional


• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable


• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.


• Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.


How to Apply


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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.



The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on10/06/2026 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076127).


• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and mu