Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Mission Readiness Operations Division, Fleet Department, located in Rio Grande City, TX.

Duties

This position allows you to use your knowledge and experience with the maintenance and repair of government-owned vehicles and equipment. This position starts at an hourly rate of $34.36 (WL-10, Step 1) to $40.12 (WL-10, Step 5). As an Automotive Mechanic Leader with Customs and Border Protection, you are a valuable member of a team of professionals supporting homeland security functions. Typical work assignments include: Assisting the Automotive Mechanic Supervisor in accomplishing the maintenance, repair, and/or complete overhaul of various types of government-owned vehicles. Providing recommendations and giving technical advice on automotive repairs. Reporting the status and progress of work, including servicing and repair needs, equipment needs, and condition of equipment. Planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work of non-supervisory employees in the same or related occupations. Providing on the job training for subordinate employees.

Requirements

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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. To minimally qualify for the WL-10 grade level, you must meet the Screen-Out Elements: Performing the work of the position without more than normal supervision; Safely performing required tasks related to troubleshooting and repairing a variety of automotive systems and components. To meet Screen-Out Elements, you should have experience performing the following duties: Supervising the performance of basic preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; Performing basic preventive maintenance and vehicles and equipment; Troubleshooting, repairing and replacing braking systems; Conducting safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; Troubleshooting, repairing and replacing engine components and systems; Maintaining and ensuring subordinates perform housekeeping of work areas. Failure to meet these Screen-Out Elements will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the experience described above, you will be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas: Ability to provide mechanics, helpers and student aides with guidance, technical assistance and advise to determine the cause of vehicle malfunctions and repairing equipment; Ability to program on-the-job training and orientation for mechanics, helpers and student aides; Knowledge of vehicle electric and ignition systems; fuel systems; emission control systems; internal engine components; cooling systems; and engine lubrication systems; Knowledge of vehicle HVAC systems; power train systems; suspension and steering systems; and braking systems; Ability to use technical reference materials; troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions; using test equipment; Ability to make major and minor repairs; and prepare and maintain necessary paperwork; Knowledge of OSHA requirements; the use, dangers, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 03/22/2024. 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. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address United States Border Patrol Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]