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 DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located with the Logistic Readiness Center Maintenance Division, Ft Belvoir, VA.

Duties

Serves as an Emergency Vehicle Technician who has overall responsibility for performing the full scope of maintenance and repairs of Emergency Vehicle Equipment. Repairs and services a variety of firefighting and emergency equipment. Inspects and repairs a variety of heavy mobile equipment, powered support systems. Responsible for trouble shooting hard to locate problems, identifies defects and cause of mechanical problems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) security investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• This position requires the incumbent to be subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain a valid driver's license prior to the entrance on duty and maintain thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain a valid commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with P endorsement or CDL Class A prior to the entrance on duty and maintain thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain an Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVT) Level II withing 2 years of employment and maintain thereafter.
• This position may require the incumbent to travel (TDY) up to10% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to lift up to 60 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens ** Veteran's preference and military spouse preference (MSP) does not apply. ** 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) HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Direct Hire Authority) ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to inspect, diagnose, repair and/or replaces components in drive trains, suspensions, fuel systems, electrical systems, air systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, and all other systems found on fire trucks and other emergency vehicle equipment. Skilled in using hand tools of the trade to repair starting switches, injector pumps, sensors, brakes, and hydraulic systems, foam apparatus systems, and fire apparatus components - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods; work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Frequently works on top of and under vehicles in cramped, awkward positions. Required to do strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing 60 plus pounds, and often lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers and with lifting devices, such as hoists, jacks, and cranes. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in various weather conditions. Shop areas are frequently inadequately heated and cooled. Subject to drafts, noise, dust, heat, fumes, dirt, and grease. Stands and lies on hard, damp surfaces. Parts and systems are usually dirty, oily, or greasy. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, bruises, and strain, as well as burns and skin irritations from acids and fluids. Must wear safety shoes and other safety/protective items as may be prescribed

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6WWAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-406TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk