Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Del Rio Sector, Eagle Pass North Station, located in Eagle Pass, TX.

Duties

This position allows you to use your knowledge and experience to assist with overseeing automotive maintenance and repair including a full range of operational and administrative functions. This position starts at an hourly rate of $27.89 (WL-10, Step 1) to $32.54 (WL-10, Step 5). The Automotive Mechanic Leader plans, schedules, directs and supervises the work performed by Automotive and Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Workers and Helpers, Tools and Parts Attendants, Transportation Assistants and Student Aids; assisting in coordinating training of subordinates, enforcing disciplinary and safety regulations, review of completed work and maintaining housekeeping. Duties and responsibilities 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: Ability To Lead Or Supervise To meet Screen-Out Elements, you should have experience performing the following duties: Troubleshooting, tears down, repairing, reassembling, and overhauling transmissions, differentials and other train components, front and rear wheels, axles and wheel bearings, relining and adjusting brakes; Repairing alternators and overhauling distributors, generators, starter motors, switches, lights and wiring; Leading three or more employees in the sector automotive maintenance and repair program and, in the absence of the Automotive Mechanic Supervisor; Providing on-the-job training for subordinate employees, enforcing safety regulations, obtaining materials or information from supervisor to relay to subordinate employees; 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: Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Troubleshooting 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 by 06/03/2024. 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]