This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region in Tuba City, Arizona. The incumbent of this position supports the road maintenance program of the Western Navajo Agency - Branch of Road Maintenance by ensuring the proper and adequate minor repair and preventative maintenance of the Agency's heavy equipment fleet. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units?

Duties

Completing preventative maintenance on a variety of automotive, heavy mobile and powered support equipment. Knowledge of all equipment serviced in order to test and service equipment for proper operation. Operates an assortment of power and pneumatic tools including gas and diesel-powered air compressor, and air-powered tools. Performs routine preventative maintenance and emergency service on equipment. Attends meetings and training, as required. Strictly adheres to the Agency Safety Program and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. Submits accurate daily activity reports reflecting work performed, equipment utilization, and materials utilized to accurately determine maintenance cost for program computerized accountability. Performs a variety of general labor duties in the preservation, repair and restoration of earth roads, graveled roads, paved roads and bridges.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS MAY BE AUTHORIZED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) 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 Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: ELEMENT #1: Ability to do the work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. ELEMENT #2-E: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. ELEMENT #25-E: Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) ELEMENT #60: Use of Measuring Instruments ELEMENT #75-A: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting readying) ELEMENT #81: Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. ELEMENT #82-A: Knowledge of Materials All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

This position does not require Education.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US
• Name: Antonia Gachupin
• Phone: (505) 563-5135
• Email: [email protected]