Equipment Specialist - Automotive (Mechanic)
Position Overview
This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Key Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
- Some travel may be required
Physical Demands
- Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and stains
- Frequently makes repairs and may assist other workers in making repairs while vehicles are overhead, and where parts worked on are often in hard-to-reach places
- Required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
- Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weight up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh 50 pounds or more
- Exposure to vehicle fluids such as battery acid and hydraulic fluids that may cause burns or irritate the skin or be otherwise hazardous to health
Major Duties
As an Automotive Specialist you will:
- Responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of the automotive fleet and related equipment
- Inspects, tests, and performs corrective actions, and prepares new vehicles for assimilation into the Fleet
- Conducts technical research, obtains additional facts, determines past equipment performance and previous correction actions; determines if the current problem warrants immediate corrective actions; and evaluates the actions for cost effectiveness and technical efficiency
- Ensures assigned vehicles are operational in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Ensures appropriate registration to include tags, titles, and any necessary State inspections are completed
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies:
- Analytic Thinking
- Customer Service
- Organizing and Planning
- Problem Solving / Judgement
- Vehicle Maintenance
Specialized Experience
GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience is:
- Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include anti-lock brakes, air conditioning systems, and anti-theft devices
- Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems
- Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems
- Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and supplies
GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Specialized experience is:
- Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include hybrid vehicles, drive assistance systems, air bag systems, electronic systems, vehicle networks and communication systems
- Diagnosed, troubleshoot, and inspected vehicles for assimilation into a Fleet
- Reviewed and analyzed technical data to maintain vehicular and non-vehicular equipment
- Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems
- Research industry trends and made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of work proposed
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
- GS-9: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
- GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled in an accredited college or university. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
- Experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field with formal education or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Snap-On, ASE, Military, etc.)
- EPA recognized refrigerant handling certification
- State emissions or state level safety inspection license
- Inspection and maintenance with emergency lighting systems
Pay
GS-9: $52,727.00 - $68,549.00
GS-11: $63,795.00 - $82,938.00
NOTE: The salaries listed above are the Base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables factoring in locality pay (based on the geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.
Schedule
8:15am – 5:00pm, may vary depending on Division needs. Full Time/Permanent.
Locations
Albany, NY; Atlanta, GA; Billings, MT; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Helena, MT; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Jackson, MS; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Milwaukee, WI; New Orleans, LA; New York City, NY; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC
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