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Heavy Mobile Equipment RepairerDepartment of the ArmyU.S. Army Reserve Command81st Readiness DivisionOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/19/2019 to 10/02/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
WG 8
##### Salary
$20.84 to $24.33 per hour
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Tuscaloosa, ALRelocation expenses reimbursedYes Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines
the relocation is in the best interests of the government.Telework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryAbout the Position:This position is located: 81st Readiness Division, Area
Maintenance Support Activity 154 (AMSA), Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Description of the Working Environment: Work is performed in a
maintenance shop setting.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities
Perform repairs on various types of equipment.
Replace components when needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles.
Complete body work.
Inspect and troubleshoot equipment.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - The business travel requirement is 5%.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential8
#### Job family (Series)
5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic- RequirementsConditions of Employment
This position requires membership in the US Army Reserve (USAR).
This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program
requirements.
This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of
employment.
This position requires a medical examination prior to
employment.
QualificationsThis is a Military Technician position with the US Army Reserves.
Becoming a Military Technician allows you to experience the best of
two worlds by taking advantage of the opportunity to become a
Citizen Soldier in the US Army Reserve Military Technician program.
This enables you to receive full civil service benefits and military
reserve benefits. Military Technicians are a vital link between the
US Army Reserves and civil service and are one of the most important
keys to combat readiness.Who May Apply: US CitizensExperience 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 Repairer without more than normal
supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should
document experience or show the ability to do the following:
maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts of heavy
mobile equipment, perform preventive maintenance checks and
services; conduct basic operational inspections to insure the
vehicles are properly serviced; and operate equipment to check
work.
- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an
ineligible rating.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency
(knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:
Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal
Supervision
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes
blueprint reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Trouble Shooting
Use of Measuring Instruments
Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring
or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work frequently
requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to
work on the various components. You will frequently have to bend,
reach, stretch and crouch. Work is strenuous, often requiring the
lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will
also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment. You will move
heavier items with assistance of other workers.Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be
exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes. You will be
exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and
freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or
icy areas when outdoors. Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises,
shocks and strains.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.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.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department
of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested
in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in
the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Material Maintenance
Management position
You may claim military spouse preference.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market
Supplement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you
are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your
agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced
employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive
selection priority for this position. To receive selection
priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be
rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the
appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To
be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority
applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the
position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional
information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition
Resources website.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%201805%20Relocation%20Allowances0.pdf
for more information.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you
do not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized,
subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an
agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government
Interest.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application
package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the
questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the
qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are
minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will
be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire
to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your
résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that
you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may
lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions
carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your
eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive
awards in your resume as that information may be taken into
consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be
required to provide supporting documentation.Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one
of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and
Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of
non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional
skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum
requirements for the announced position.
Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good
skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the
announced position.
Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum
experience requirements for the announced position.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsThe documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or
not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A
complete description of preference categories and the associated
required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).As described above, your complete application includes your resume,
your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which
prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these
documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application
package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the
specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate
material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and
qualification determinations and you may not be considered for
this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours
worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week
and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your
resume does not contain this information, your application may
be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration
for this position.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicableNOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to
include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human
Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military
orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information
for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to
remove another person's personal information before you submit your
application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of
the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on 10/02/2019 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You
will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If
you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one
before beginning the application
(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10605584).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other
supporting documents to be included with your application
package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional
documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application
process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application
package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the
questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the
closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to
clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application
process and submit your online application may be found on the
USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsitehttps://portal.chra.army.mil/hrpublic?id=formpublic&sysid=-1&table=uapplicationinquirystagingAddressDE-APF-W6KFAA 81ST US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Fort McCoy, WI 54656
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and
quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be
ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no
further consideration.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545950800. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
