You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the MAGTFTC of OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL.

Duties

You will repair major systems such as turbine engines, supercharged and turbocharged engines. You will perform Limited Technical Inspections (LTI's), troubleshoot and determine the cause of malfunctions and make repairs to a variety of heavy mobile equipment. You will use a wide variety of test procedures, special test equipment, and support equipment in tracing hard-to-locate problems. You will complete major repairs, overhauls, utilize advanced test and diagnostics equipment and perform modifications with little or no technical advice. You will be required to test the final product to include test drives, test firing weapons systems, and making final adjustments prior to retuning the repaired equipment to full service. You will be knowledgeable in the major systems such as diesel, multi-fuel and gasoline engines, supercharged and turbocharged engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, and gear reduction systems. You will be knowledgeable in the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of heavy duty systems to include assemblies and parts.

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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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.
• You will be required to frequently lifts and carry items, unassisted, weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment.
• You may be required to work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of military equipment in cramped or awkward positions. The employee performs strenuous work while standing, lying, crawling, or sitting.
• Work is performed both inside and outside. When inside, they are frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise which is difficult to talk above.
• The work may require when outside, the employee sometimes works in direct sunlight, bad weather, blowing wind and dust, in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, in mud or snow, in temperatures below freezing, and in wet or icy areas.
• Conditions of Employment continued in Qualifications section.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION to include perform work involved in the overall maintenance, modification, repair, rebuild, inspection, service, and overhaul of a wide range of Military Tactical Equipment. Types of equipment include: Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), Logistic Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR), Assault Amphibious Vehicle(AAV), Light Armored Vehicle (LAV), Tractors, Bull­dozers, Forklifts, Cranes, Sweepers, Graders, Firefighting Trucks, Trailers, Rough Terrain Container Handler, Backhoe, Utility Units/Systems, Loaders, Compactors, etc. 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. Conditions of Employment continued: ~ The incumbent will be exposed to extreme heat, cold, dust, sand storms, severe winds, and direct sunlight. Work is typically performed inside or outside a building exposed to the elements. Temperatures range over 100 degrees in the summer and below freezing during the winter. Exposed to moving equipment such as tractors, overhead cranes, trucks, and warehouse equipment. Working with heavy mobile equipment is continuous and hazardous, and could result in the following injuries or conditions: bruises, cuts, bumps, and dermatitis. Works in close proximity to running equipment, rotating parts and uneven work surfaces. Operating equipment will expose the incumbent to high noise, hot exhaust, fumes, and gases. ~ The applicant/incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a "Favorably Adjudicated" Access National Agency Check with Inquiries (ANACI) with a Secret Security eligibility SF-86. This requires submitting a new ANACI Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) every 10 years. Failure to successfully meet the Secret Security Clearance eligibility requirement is grounds for removal. ~ This position requires incumbent to pass a physical. Must be able to climb, push, pull, crawl, kneel, work in a prone or awkward position, lift and carry over 40 pounds. Must be able to wear any required safety equipment to include protective clothing, helmet, glasses, respirator and shoes. Must be able to work with various oils, solvents, and caustic materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL Office of the Commanding General Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]