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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to o troubleshoot, overhaul. repair. modify. and maintain a vanety of types of heavy mob' le and automotlve equipment. Responsibilities - Performs heavy mobile equipment mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent or repair required, repairing, and maintaining equipment including but not limited to 25,000 (25K) and €11,000 (60K) pound capacity aircraft platform loading deck cargo loaders, 50,000 (50K) pound capacity container handlers, bulldozers, power shovels, road graders, snow removal equipment, dump trucks and mobile cranes. - Performs automotive mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent or repair required, repairing, and maintaining vehicles Includlng hut not lunited to forklifts, IOW tractors, truck tractors and traders, sweeper trucks, meckers, busses, vans, ambulances, pickup trucks, and sedans. - Uses diagnostic tools, orders parts through material control, completes documentation, and provides training and assistance to others. - Replaces body panels and structural components such as door assemblies, bumper support members using hand and power Operates and maintains industrial-type sewing Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components such as fenders, doors, door panels, hoods, deck lids, grilles, bumpers, and roof and quarter panels. Plans and lays out welding assignments when required. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 the 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: 1. Knowledge of a variety of types of heavy mobile equipment and automotive vehicles sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, tear down rebuild, and maintain systems and components. 2. Knowledge Of safety practices and procedures and environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials 3. Skill in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in a variety of types of heavy mobile equipment and automotive vehicles. 4. Skill in using a variety Of hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and items Of test equipment. 5. Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, safety manuals, and similar guides sufficient to effectively maintain, repair, overhaul, and tear down\rebuild equipment components and systems. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, provide training to others, and maintain records. Physical Effort: The employee works in tiring. awkward. or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Work is performed on top of. under. and in tight compartments of vehicles, Frequent standing. bending. reaching. stretching. and crouching is required. Frequent lifting. handling. and carrying of parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds is required. Similar effort is exerted in pushing pulling, and positioning heavy pans, assemblies. and equipment. Working Conditions Usually works indoors on concrete surfaces and is exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and loud noise, When working outside. the employee is exposed to inclement weather conditions. The worker is constantly exposed to irritations and discomfort from dirt, dust, and fumes, Worker is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls. prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing, Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here for more information. 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 here 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 here 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. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave 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 here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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