You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the MARINE AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER (MCAGCC) of OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL.

Duties

You will perform maintenance, modification, repair, rebuild, inspection, service, and overhaul of a wide range of Military Tactical Equipment. You will perform maintenance, repair and inspection on a variety of interconnected systems. 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.

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.
• 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 possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• 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 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final non-sensitive security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• The incumbent is responsible for the accountability of tools that are issued to them. Misuse of Government IT systems/property is cause for disciplinary action, including removal.

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--performing 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. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. 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=WG-5800 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.

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]