Maintenance Mechanic.
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content for it.
Let's extract content:
- Duties: The posting includes "Duties Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10 makes you a valuable member..." then "The primary purpose of this position is is to serve as a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of FLETC training facilities and support facilities by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, renovating, and operating building and facility systems." Then "Typical Duties Include" list: Maintaining and repairing building and facility systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, safety devices, etc.) Monitoring facility operations and supporting training requirements to ensure facilities remain safe, operational and available for law enforcement activities. Performing preventative maintenance, testing and inspections to ensure safety requirements are met and improve operating efficiencies. Supporting facility renovations and minor construction projects, to include carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete work, demolition, road repair, equipment installation, HVAC installation, and operation of heavy equipment. Following safety, environmental and hazardous material requirements to dispose of waste in accordance with applicable requirements.
Thus we can have a "Responsibilities" section with list of duties.
- Requirements: The posting includes a "Requirements" heading with many items: Conditions of employment: US citizen, males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service, must pass background investigation, bargaining unit covered position, need direct deposit, must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, occasional travel may be required, overtime may be required, not eligible for telework, shift work may be required, weekends and federal holidays may be required, position is Emergency Essential, must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards, subject to pre-appointment and annual physical exam (including fit test for respirator, chest x-ray, blood work), must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal US EPA certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment.
Also there are other requirements later: "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Universal United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment." Already covered.
Also "Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards." etc.
Also "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required." (duplicate). Also "Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven." etc.
Also "Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites."
Also "This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019."
Also "Physical Demands: Continually handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping, and bending is required. Also works on ladders and scaffolds, which require the incumbent to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions."
Also "Working Conditions: Works inside in areas that are usually crowded and noisy, and outside, sometimes in bad weather. The Maintenance Mechanic is exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Also works on scaffolding, high ladders, or rooftops. The Maintenance Mechanic may be required to work shift work and/or weekends. May be required to start work earlier, stay later than normal working hours, or be called back for emergencies. The Maintenance Mechanic complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants and must be able to possess a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required. Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven. Occasionally required to wear protective clothing where there is the possibility of exposure to gunpowder, toxic refrigerant, and/or other hazardous materials. Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites."
Also "Additional information: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings."
Also "Additional information is available on Background Investigation: ..."
Also "This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days."
Also "The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment."
Also "In accordance with Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A 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. Eligibility 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."
Thus we have benefits mention but not specific benefits listed. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting mentions "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package." but does not list specific benefits. It says "Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered." That is not specific content. So we should NOT create a Benefits section because no specific benefits are listed. Similarly, Pay and Schedule: The posting mentions overtime may be required, shift work may be required, weekends and federal holidays may be required, occasional travel may be required. That's schedule-related info. It does mention shift work, weekends, holidays, overtime. That is schedule info. So we could create a Schedule section with those details. However we need to check if we have enough specific content: "Overtime may be required." "Shift work may be required." "Weekends and federal holidays may be required." "Occasional travel may be required." That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with a list.
Pay: No mention of salary, pay grade, etc. So we should not create Pay section.
Skills: Not explicitly listed as a separate section; but we have qualifications and knowledge elements. Could treat "Qualifications" as a section. The posting includes a "Qualifications" heading with details about resume length, rating, screen-out elements, job elements, types of experience, etc. Also includes "Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience..." etc. Also includes "Current or Former Political Appointees..." etc. Also includes "Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:" etc. Also includes "View information about Education No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "qualifications" section of this announcement." Also includes "Additional information A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized." etc.
Thus we have a Qualifications section with substantive content.
Also we have a "Requirements" section (conditions of employment). Could combine with Qualifications? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should separate Requirements and Qualifications.
Thus we need:
- Responsibilities (duties) section: list of duties.
- Requirements section: conditions of employment (citizenship, selective service, background investigation, bargaining unit, direct deposit, driver's license, travel, overtime, telework not eligible, shift work, weekends/holidays, emergency essential, medical/fitness standards, physical exam, EPA certification, etc.) Also maybe include "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal US EPA certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment." Also include "Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards." Also include "Subject to pre-appointment and annual physical examination, which includes a 'fit' test for a respirator, chest x-ray, and blood work." Also include "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required." Also include "Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven." Also include "Occasionally required to wear protective clothing where there is the possibility of exposure to gunpowder, toxic refrigerant, and/or other hazardous materials." Also include "Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites." Also include "This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019." Also include "Physical Demands: ..." and "Working Conditions: ..." Might be better to put physical demands and working conditions under Requirements or maybe under a separate section? The instruction only lists those headings; we could put them under Requirements as they are requirements. Or we could create a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not in list. Better to stick to allowed headings. So we can include physical demands and working conditions within Requirements as prose or list.
- Qualifications section: details about resume length, rating, screen-out elements, job elements, types of experience, volunteer experience, political appointees, ICTAP, education no substitution, etc.
- Schedule section: overtime may be required, shift work may be required, weekends and federal holidays may be required, occasional travel may be required.
We should not include About the role or Skills unless we have specific content. There's no explicit "About the role" paragraph besides the first sentence about being a valuable member. That could be considered About the role. But the instruction says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid using About the role if we have content. The first paragraph: "Duties Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10 makes you a valuable member of
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content for it. Let's extract content: - Duties: The posting includes "Duties Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10 makes you a valuable member..." then "The primary purpose of this position is is to serve as a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of FLETC training facilities and support facilities by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, renovating, and operating building and facility systems." Then "Typical Duties Include" list: Maintaining and repairing building and facility systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, safety devices, etc.) Monitoring facility operations and supporting training requirements to ensure facilities remain safe, operational and available for law enforcement activities. Performing preventative maintenance, testing and inspections to ensure safety requirements are met and improve operating efficiencies. Supporting facility renovations and minor construction projects, to include carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete work, demolition, road repair, equipment installation, HVAC installation, and operation of heavy equipment. Following safety, environmental and hazardous material requirements to dispose of waste in accordance with applicable requirements. Thus we can have a "Responsibilities" section with list of duties. - Requirements: The posting includes a "Requirements" heading with many items: Conditions of employment: US citizen, males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service, must pass background investigation, bargaining unit covered position, need direct deposit, must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, occasional travel may be required, overtime may be required, not eligible for telework, shift work may be required, weekends and federal holidays may be required, position is Emergency Essential, must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards, subject to pre-appointment and annual physical exam (including fit test for respirator, chest x-ray, blood work), must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal US EPA certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment. Also there are other requirements later: "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Universal United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment." Already covered. Also "Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards." etc. Also "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required." (duplicate). Also "Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven." etc. Also "Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites." Also "This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019." Also "Physical Demands: Continually handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping, and bending is required. Also works on ladders and scaffolds, which require the incumbent to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions." Also "Working Conditions: Works inside in areas that are usually crowded and noisy, and outside, sometimes in bad weather. The Maintenance Mechanic is exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Also works on scaffolding, high ladders, or rooftops. The Maintenance Mechanic may be required to work shift work and/or weekends. May be required to start work earlier, stay later than normal working hours, or be called back for emergencies. The Maintenance Mechanic complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants and must be able to possess a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required. Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven. Occasionally required to wear protective clothing where there is the possibility of exposure to gunpowder, toxic refrigerant, and/or other hazardous materials. Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites." Also "Additional information: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings." Also "Additional information is available on Background Investigation: ..." Also "This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days." Also "The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment." Also "In accordance with Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A 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. Eligibility 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." Thus we have benefits mention but not specific benefits listed. The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting mentions "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package." but does not list specific benefits. It says "Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered." That is not specific content. So we should NOT create a Benefits section because no specific benefits are listed. Similarly, Pay and Schedule: The posting mentions overtime may be required, shift work may be required, weekends and federal holidays may be required, occasional travel may be required. That's schedule-related info. It does mention shift work, weekends, holidays, overtime. That is schedule info. So we could create a Schedule section with those details. However we need to check if we have enough specific content: "Overtime may be required." "Shift work may be required." "Weekends and federal holidays may be required." "Occasional travel may be required." That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with a list. Pay: No mention of salary, pay grade, etc. So we should not create Pay section. Skills: Not explicitly listed as a separate section; but we have qualifications and knowledge elements. Could treat "Qualifications" as a section. The posting includes a "Qualifications" heading with details about resume length, rating, screen-out elements, job elements, types of experience, etc. Also includes "Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience..." etc. Also includes "Current or Former Political Appointees..." etc. Also includes "Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:" etc. Also includes "View information about Education No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "qualifications" section of this announcement." Also includes "Additional information A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized." etc. Thus we have a Qualifications section with substantive content. Also we have a "Requirements" section (conditions of employment). Could combine with Qualifications? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should separate Requirements and Qualifications. Thus we need: - Responsibilities (duties) section: list of duties. - Requirements section: conditions of employment (citizenship, selective service, background investigation, bargaining unit, direct deposit, driver's license, travel, overtime, telework not eligible, shift work, weekends/holidays, emergency essential, medical/fitness standards, physical exam, EPA certification, etc.) Also maybe include "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal US EPA certification for handling of refrigerants within 180 days of employment." Also include "Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards." Also include "Subject to pre-appointment and annual physical examination, which includes a 'fit' test for a respirator, chest x-ray, and blood work." Also include "Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required." Also include "Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven." Also include "Occasionally required to wear protective clothing where there is the possibility of exposure to gunpowder, toxic refrigerant, and/or other hazardous materials." Also include "Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites." Also include "This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019." Also include "Physical Demands: ..." and "Working Conditions: ..." Might be better to put physical demands and working conditions under Requirements or maybe under a separate section? The instruction only lists those headings; we could put them under Requirements as they are requirements. Or we could create a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not in list. Better to stick to allowed headings. So we can include physical demands and working conditions within Requirements as prose or list. - Qualifications section: details about resume length, rating, screen-out elements, job elements, types of experience, volunteer experience, political appointees, ICTAP, education no substitution, etc. - Schedule section: overtime may be required, shift work may be required, weekends and federal holidays may be required, occasional travel may be required. We should not include About the role or Skills unless we have specific content. There's no explicit "About the role" paragraph besides the first sentence about being a valuable member. That could be considered About the role. But the instruction says "use