You will serve as a AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC in the HEAVY TRUCK SECTION of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON.

Duties

You will use standard shop procedures in conjunction with instructions and specifications to diagnose and repair vehicles. You will operate diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot vehicles and equipment and determine the source or cause of malfunctions or error codes. You will assemble, repair, or replace major components of automotive vehicles (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials) to keep vehicles in working condition. You will use a dwell meter, tachometer, code scanner, or computer software to test conventional and electronic ignitions and starting or charging systems on vehicles. You will perform routine diagnostic inspections of vehicle operating systems to determine the type and extent of repair needed.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Class "C" Commercial California Driver's License (CDL) with 30 days of employment.
• Incumbent must be able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 50 pounds in weight.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Can Perform the Work without More Than Normal Supervision: Sample task for this position include: Ability to do the work of a common Automotive Mechanic without more than normal supervision such as: troubleshooting, repairing and/or overhauling major components and systems (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems); AND performing visual and auditory automotive inspections. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON USMC Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]