This position is permanent career/career-conditional with a full-time work schedule. The primary purpose of the position is to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicles including gasoline and diesel engines and other mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronically controlled systems.

Duties

Troubleshoots, repairs, and/or overhauls major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials and trans axles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems,and related computer assisted electrical, electronic, braking, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies. Following instructions contained in technical manuals tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on components of these systems. Uses a wide variety of electronic diagnostic equipment, conducts tests and analyzes test results on vehicle systems and components. Conducts independent research to diagnose drive ability and performance issues; determines the best diagnosis and repair methods to reliably correct the issue. Disassembles, repairs, replaces, reconditions, and rebuilds components of the various systems, and makes independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices. May assist with, or prepare, monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, job reports and vehicle labor and parts forms. Prepares reports using the computer using such programs as Word, Excel, FMSS, and FBMS. Performs vehicle and equipment operation checks in order to determine safety deficiencies or service requirements of all park vehicles and equipment. Removes and installs vehicle add-on accessory items, such as lights, radios, toolboxes, and truck bed racks. May be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and overhauling small engines and other components on items such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, cement mixers, motor cycles, ATV's and other related park equipment. Responsible for neatness and organization of work area and assigned tools; parts control and inventory, immediate clean-up of any oil spills or other hazards that may present a hazard to shop personnel. Participate in snow removal operations when necessary. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements as specified in the X-118-C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, 5823 Series. There is no specific length of training or experience required for this position; however, the experience and training in your application and response to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs or job elements) below must show that you possess sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Reliability and Dependability as an Automotive Mechanic Ability to Use and Maintain Tools Equipment Technical Practices Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc., and measurement and layout Technical Problem Solving If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Gateway National Recreation Area 210 New York Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 US
• Name: Florence Lowe
• Phone: 212-814-7005
• Email: [email protected]