"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. This is also being announced via merit promotion under 775215900.

Duties

Serving as a Automotive Worker (Helper) WG-5823-5 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Glynco, GA in the Mobile Assets Branch within Assets and Logistics Management Division under Mission and Readiness Support Directorate The primary purpose of this Automotive Mechanic (Helper), WG-5823-05 position is to serve as a primary focus is to assist required to supply law enforcement training programs and ensure all assigned DHS vehicles are in a safe and serviceable condition within the Mobile Assets Branch/Garage (MAB), Asset and Logistics Management Division (ALM), under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate located in Glynco, Georgia and will serve as an Automotive Worker reporting to the Mobile Assets Branch/Garage Automotive Mechanic Supervisor. The Mobile Assets Branch provides oversite of the acquisition, maintenance, operation, utilization, and the disposal of the FLETC fleet of government owned automotive, marine, and other mobile equipment assets. These assets are used to support administrative, training, security, and maintenance activities necessary for the performance of the FLETC mission. Typical work assignments include: Will perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort and the use of common hand and power tools as well as other automotive and marine maintenance shop equipment and systems. Accomplishes minor maintenance services to include check, adjust and changing crankcase, differential, and transmission lubricants; check and adjust fluid levels in brakes, batteries, radiators, and power steering reservoirs. Will test, replace or service batteries; replace oil, fuel, and air filters; install or replace accessories; replace or adjust drive belts; locate leaks and tighten fasteners to manufacture's specifications; replace and tighten hose connections; replace windshield wiper blades, lights bulbs and fuses. The position will inspect tire conditions, adjust air pressure as well as rotate, mount, dismount, repair, and balance tube and tubeless tires using tire mounting and balancing machines. May occasionally perform duties detailing, washing/waxing vehicles and assisting higher graded Automotive Mechanics in the Garage. The position accomplishes the repairs within established industry safety practices and environmental waste handling policies. Inspect and replaces brake pads, drums and rotors, master cylinders, and may use a brake lathe to resurface brake drums and rotors. Uses a maintenance automated information system to create records of work performed, materials used, costs and labor time spent performing work.

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.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Universal United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C state driver’s license, possess and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely in accordance with the standards and procedures established.
• Must be able to obtain certification to operate a forklift and meet the physical fitness requirements to do so safely.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness (5N – Non-Sensitive, Moderate Risk).
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions, e.g., in the event of a localized emergency situation, such as inclement weather, interruptions to power, or closure of DHS operations or services,
• Required to undergo initial and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to a pre-appointment and annual physical examination.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

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. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, the applicant must have had experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Automotive Worker (Helper), WG-5823-05. The applicant must have experience which requires: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position With Normal Supervision: 1) Assisting in minor maintenance services; 2) Testing batteries; and 3) Inspecting tire conditions. 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. This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC's operations under all conditions, e.g., in the event of a localized emergency situation, such as inclement weather, interruptions to power, or dismissal or closure of DHS operations or services. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference. Physical Effort: Work requires long periods of standing, walking and handling of heavy objects. Frequently bends, reaches, and works in awkward positions. Work may be performed in lube pits or from racks. The employee will be required to lift weighting up to 65 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally be required to lift or move objects weighing 70 pounds or more with the assistance of other employees or with lifting devices. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Generally, the work area inside is dirty, oily, and greasy. Outside work exposes the employee to various weather conditions to include cold, heat, rain, snow, or icy conditions. There is constant exposure to minor cuts, bruises and burns. The employee will adhere to safety procedures and may be required to wear safety equipment that is hot and uncomfortable.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Melva Mottu
• Phone: (912) 267-2282
• Email: [email protected]