This position is located in Bushland, TX with the United States Department of Agriculture within the Agricultural Reseach Services serving with the Location and Support Staff Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to maintain fleet readiness and automotive equipment.

Duties

Develops and carries out a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for gasoline and diesel farm tractors and a variety of other farm equipment. Communicates with employees on maintenance and repairs for field services, equipment, and facility. Maintains and repairs automotive fleet vehicles, including vehicles; farm equipment, and small equipment such as weed whackers, chainsaws, and lawnmowers. Maintains, Inspects, and updates Underground Storage Tanks (UST) monitoring system used for fuel. Uses electrical diagrams to trace and test automotive direct current electrical systems in farm tractors and battery-operated equipment components such as feed mixing scales. Using electrical testing equipment, locates and tests for defects and short circuits and checks for correct voltage, amperage, resistance, etc. Utilizing wiring diagrams, schematics, layout sheets, manufacturers' specifications, etc. Make written reports as to the general conditions of the equipment with the specific recommendation for major overhaul or replacement.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 12/01/2023 Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Automotive Mechanic, without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the Job Element 1: Ability to do the work of the Position without more than normal supervision will not be given further consideration. 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 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

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Jamie Smith
• Phone: 970-492-7079
• Email: [email protected]