About the Position: Fort Drum, the home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), is located in Northern New York, a historically unique and geographically beautiful area, offering bountiful outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.

Duties

Possess knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems or to rebuild one or more systems. Troubleshoot a variety of major systems for a variety of vehicles, such as automobiles, trucks, buses, and tractors to complete repairs. Utilize precision measuring tools such as dial gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, vacuum gauges, tachometers, compression testers, capacity testers, coil testers, and pressure bleeding devices to verify needed mechanical repairs. Interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals to conduct repairs. Utilize hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, insulated pliers, electric drills, pneumatic wrenches, and soldering irons to perform repairs. Perform final reviews of vehicle repairs and vehicle safety to ensure vehicle is fully operational and meet safety requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• New employees must be able to obtain a required Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of employment in this position and must be able to retain CDL to continue in the position
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Government Driver's License.
• The duties of this position may require working Army Power Projection Platform (AP3) Operations utilizing a skill that is classified no higher than the current grade. Work may involve shift work, weekends, or holidays.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs

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 VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans 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 an Automotive Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Tear down components, replace axle assemblies, power steering, and braking mechanisms. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments To accomplish work, must stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift equipment up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifts assemblies or other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Usually works inside in noisy and drafty areas with hard surfaces and is exposed to dirt, grease, and fumes; may be subject to skin irritations, cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains. Safety equipment must be used.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BN-APF-W6YEAA LOG READINESS CTR, FT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk