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Duties

Serving as a Automotive Mechanic WG-5823-11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Mobile Assets Branch of the Assets and Logistics Management Division within the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate in Glynco, GA. Typical work assignments include: Performing a variety of welding processes utilizing several different techniques in order to repair, overhaul, or fabricate major components and systems. In accordance with work orders or oral instructions, diagnosing worn or poorly adjusted parts through visual and auditory checks, and/or with a small variety of test equipment such as diagnostic computers, test lamps, multi-meters or other specialty testers. Performing vehicle pre-inspections to verify/diagnose customer complaints. Installation of police equipment. Preparing lesson plans and conducting briefings to the instructional staff and advanced driver training students related to vehicle alterations, operations, and utilizations.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, in this position you will function as a journeyman automotive mechanic and your experience should include knowledge of the full range of automotive trade with experience performing such duties as troubleshooting, repairing tearing down overhauling and rebuilding a variety of major systems for a variety of vehicles. Physical Effort: Makes repairs which often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. They frequently stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles, and make repairs in other tight spaces. They frequently lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Working Conditions: Servicing of equipment may be performed in shop or on-site. Most work is done inside where it is drafty and noisy, and fumes from vehicles are usually present. Frequently stands on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Crawls under vehicles and makes repairs while on hard, usually damp surfaces. Occasionally performs repairs outside, sometimes in bad weather. Dirt, dust, and grease are always present. Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids and hydraulic fluids, may cause burns or irritate the skin. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains. In addition to on-the-job training, the position will complete any formal classroom training specified in the employee's individual development plan (IDP). Upon completion of training, the position will be able to assume higher level duties on a regular basis. Performance of duties will primarily require the operation of light general-purpose vehicles and medium duty trucks and vans. Driver is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate these type vehicles. Heavy duty trucks, wreckers, and buses may also be operated when performing diagnostic test drives. Sometimes these vehicles may also be used to move materials to and from remote work sites or to recover disabled vehicles. Off-center use of heavy-duty vehicles to include buses and wreckers will require the applicable commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. When Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Raquel Perez
• Phone: (912)267-2220
• Email: [email protected]