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: This position is located with the Logistics Readiness Center at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, at the discretion of management, subject to regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Engage in leader responsibility for work operations of maintenance on heavy mobile equipment, vehicles and power support generators. Pass supervisor instructions to employees, distribute work among the work crews and check work in progress and when finished for compliance. Ensure needed plans, materials and tools are available, start the work while demonstrating proper work methods. Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain and repair diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, rear-ends, transaxles and fixed and mobile electrical generators. Maintain subsystems by cleaning, repairing, replacing or adjusting components as required. Utilize acetylene and electric welders to repair, modify or rebuild various mechanical components. Operate a variety of machine tools to fabricate, resurface and bore equipment parts and components. Operate hydraulic operated boom crane and forklift to mount and dismount generators. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 a MOBILE & POWERED SYS EQUIP MECH LEADER without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common Mobile and Powered Support Systems Mechanic Leader duties. Leading employees; checking work in progress for compliance and providing information to supervisor on the status of work. Recognizing obvious defects and diagnosing common troubles associated with diesel and gasoline engines; repairing, adjusting and testing equipment; utilizing standard test equipment and tools; utilizing welders to perform incidental repairs, such as: preheating, brazing and flame-cutting; and utilizing machine tools to perform standard work. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead or Supervise 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: Work involves frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, standing, and arm movement. Work is sometimes performed in cramped or awkward positions. Moderate effort is exerted in operating equipment controls. May lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in all types of weather. Working environment is dirty, noisy, smoky, dusty, greasy, hot and drafty. There is a potential of cuts, burns, bruises, electrical shock, skin irritation, eye damage, and broken bones. Hazards are lessened through the use of safety shoe, shields, goggles, safety clothing and car plugs. Hazards are common to the occupations and, as such, are evaluated in relation to cited standards. Requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform incidental driving to and from work sites. Requires attendance and completion of various driving courses. Education 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 probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Career Field 17 Material Maintenance Management position. 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. 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. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. 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.
