You will serve as an AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC in the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number:ST-12470134-24-LS. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties

You will use standard shop procedures in conjunction with instructions and specifications to diagnose and repair vehicles. You will operate diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot vehicles and equipment and determine the source or cause of malfunctions or error codes. You will use a computer automated maintenance management program (e.g., handheld mobile device) to record and document vehicle maintenance information. You will use automotive equipment (e.g., wheel alignment machines, brake testers, engine analyzers, headlight aimers, wheel balancers) to test and repair automobiles. You will use hand or power tools (e.g., wrenches, sockets, ratchets, impact wrenches, pliers, brake tools, screwdrivers, electric drills, pneumatic wrenches, soldering irons) to perform automotive repair and maintenance. You will disassemble gasoline and diesel engines to replace parts (e.g., pistons, piston rings, valves, bearings, wrist pins, gaskets, injectors, ignition systems). You will perform routine diagnostic inspections of vehicle operating systems to determine the type and extent of repair needed. You will perform maintenance repair on automotive vehicles, such as, vans, semitrailer trucks tractors, warehouse tractors, farm tractors, forklifts, electric vehicles, ATVs, light combat vehicles, HUMVEEs, and other vehicles. You will assemble, repair, or replace major components of automotive vehicles (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials) to keep vehicles in working condition. You will ensure vehicles systems (e.g., lighting systems, steering, mechanical and hydraulic braking systems, and exhaust and related emission control systems) function in accordance with safety regulations set by various regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Class "B Commerical Driver's license (CDL).
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision

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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform common tasks including: I have the ability to perform common tasks including:1) Using a variety of test procedures and equipment in tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems, and completing repairs and installations with little or no technical assistance; 2) Using diagnostic tests, visual and auditory examinations, and a wide variety of test equipment such as , computerized engine analyzers, manufacturer diagnostic tools and equipment, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and special feeler and dial gauges to isolate and repair malfunctions; 3) Troubleshoot, repair and/or overhaul major components and systems (e.g., engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injections systems, emission control systems); AND perform visual and auditory automotive inspections. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC SOUTHWEST 750 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92132 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]