This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the 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 with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 69 in Middletown, Connecticut.

Duties

Conduct inspections of heavy mobile equipment and vehicle components repaired by shop personnel. Conduct inspections on a variety of combustion powered automotive vehicles and trucks. Use technical manuals and manufacturer specifications to determine requirements. Evaluate work completed to ensure it has been completed in accordance with standards and specifications. Ensure quality control is maintained. Review work/job orders. Post repairs or services to appropriate records. Complete a variety of inspection reports and forms. Troubleshoot equipment, make adjustments, remove and replace parts, accessories and components. Refer discrepancies to shop supervisor for appropriate action.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. 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 Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Inspector without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting heavy mobile equipment to include utilizing, repairing, replacing, installing, or making adjustments to mobile equipment components and parts; utilizing technical manuals for repairs; and conducting various operational tests to perform final inspection. Failure to meet this screen out element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to work on the various components. You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch. Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment. You will move heavier items with assistance of other workers. Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes. You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors. Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W6KHAA 99TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk