Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL just off Interstate 20. The Depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees. Responsibilities Conducts load and road tests inspections, troubleshooting locomotives and diagnosing malfunctions involving mechanical systems, and related electrical components. Serves as senior-level locomotive inspector engaged in depot-level, direct support, and general support maintenance. Performs annual/pre-shop inspections on all types of rail equipment such as locomotives, rail cranes, hopper cars, flat cars, boxcars and special designed equipment. Overhaul, rebuild, repair, and test inspections of electrical systems, and related mechanical components of a wide range of types and sizes of railroad diesel-electric locomotives and locomotive cranes and diesel-electric power generating sets. Performs annual/pre-shop inspections on all types of rail equipment such as locomotives, rail cranes, hopper cars, flat cars, boxcars and special designed equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Inspector without more than normal supervision. Determining the serviceability of material using a variety of test and diagnostic equipment such as outside and inside micrometers, feeler gages, dial indicators, torque wrenches, pressure gages, tachometers, timing lights, engine analyzers, dynamometers, ammeter, ohmmeter, borescope, internal surface projectors, injector testers, ignition timers, and other instruments related to the trade. I work under normal supervision of a supervisor or work leader who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Inspect Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Work involves standing, stooping and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts items weighing 15-45 pounds and occasionally is required to handle items of 45 pounds. Climbs ladders or reaches above head to work on defense generator and rail equipment. Required to drive and/or ride in a variety of transportation vehicles for extended periods of time. Working Conditions: Work is dirty and greasy and incumbent is subject to cuts and bruises from use of tools and equipment and working in close places. The work is performed in area where the noise is disagreeable, making it extremely difficult to talk and be able to hear and understand instructions. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable smoke and fumes from exhaust of engines. Is required to wear safety shoes and use ear protection. A large percentage of work is required to be accomplished under field conditions. Education Substitution of education is not applicable for this position. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Career Field (CF) 17 - Materials Maintenance Management position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
