This career/career-conditional permanent full-time position is located at Shenandoah National Park in the Division of Facilities Management, Headquarters Auto Repair Shop. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 09/30/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicles and equipment including gasoline, diesel, and electric engines and other mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, computer-assisted and electronically controlled systems. Duties may include: Replace solenoids, relays, control modules, pumps, injectors, brakes, wheel bearings, steering linkages, gaskets/hoses/belts, tires, etc. Adjust brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, control/sensing valves, etc. Cleans/replaces filters, battery cables, engine components, heating and cooling devices. Service/check air conditioning systems including purging and recharging systems, flushing radiators, etc. Align front ends of cars and trucks by adjusting caster, camber, and setting toe-in. Vehicle and equipment operation checks. Remove/install accessory items such as lights, radios, gun racks, toolboxes, etc. Inspect/repair/overhaul small engines and other components for mowers, weed eaters, cement mixers, ATVs, etc. Maintain a neat and organized work area and assigned tools. Prepares monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, etc. using computer programs. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents.

Requirements

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Trouble shooting If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Shenandoah National Park 3655 Hwy 211 East Luray, VA 22835 US
• Name: Debbie Truax
• Phone: 540-999-3500 (3479)
• Email: [email protected]