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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position information is located in the Qualifications section.

Duties

Trouble shoot automotive equipment and vehicles for mechanical problems. Make repairs to automotive equipment and vehicles. Perform diagnostic testing before and after completion of repairs to determine serviceability of equipment. Rebuild or overhaul diesel, gasoline, or other combustible engines. Make repairs to electrical equipment, wiring, and relays. Operate gasoline and/or diesel-powered truck-tractor with semi-trailer with weight exceeding 26,001 pounds to haul equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date).
• Selectee’s inability to successfully pass or refusal to conduct the drug test may result in the job offer being withdrawn or subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
• This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires you possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

About the Position: This position performs a full range of shop and field level work on many types of gasoline and diesel vehicles powered by internal combustion engine, while using specialized testing equipment. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Automotive Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. . Must possess the ability to repair motor vehicles and equipment for correction of mechanical problems; repair transmissions and brake systems; complete preventive maintenance for automotive vehicles and equipment; change or replenish transmission fluid and replace brake pads; and use some diagnostic tools. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT May be required to stand, stoop, crouch, or reach overhead for extended periods of time. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. May be required to lift objects that weigh up to 40-50 pounds, and occasionally heavier weight. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is normally performed inside building on concrete floor where it may be wet, drafty, and noisy. Exposed to dirt, grease, solvents, dust, and fumes. Subject to minor cuts, burns, bruises, electrical shocks, mashed fingers, and strains. Wears hearing protection when performing noise hazardous operations. Wears other protective equipment as called for by work being performed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GL-W39003 USA AFSC, MCALESTER ARMY AMMO PLANT DO NOT MAIL Boerne, TX 78006 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk