Serving as a Automotive Worker (Helper) WG-5823-5 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located within the Mobile Assets Branch/Garage, Asset and Logistics Management Division, under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance, operation, utilization, and the disposal of the fleet of government owned automotive, marine, and other mobile equipment assets. These assets are used to support administrative, training, security, and maintenance activities necessary for the performance of the training mission.
Typical duties include:
- Performing work requiring light to moderate physical effort and the use of common hand and power tools as well as other automotive and marine maintenance shop equipment and systems
- Accomplishing minor maintenance services to include check, adjust and changing crankcase, differential, and transmission lubricants; check and adjust fluid levels in brakes, batteries, radiators, and power steering reservoirs
- Testing, replacing or servicing batteries; replacing oil, fuel, and air filters; installing or replacing accessories; replacing or adjusting drive belts; locating leaks and tightening fasteners to manufacture's specifications; replacing and tightening hose connections; replacing windshield wiper blades, lights bulbs and fuses
- Inspecting tire conditions, adjust air pressure as well as rotating, mounting, dismounting, repairing, and balancing tube and tubeless tires using tire mounting and balancing machines
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- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- 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.
- Must be able to obtain certification to operate a forklift and meet the physical fitness requirements to do so safely.
- This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions.
- Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to a pre-appointment and annual physical examination.
- Overtime may be required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to conduct official government business.
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements
While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, the applicant must have had experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Automotive Worker, WG-5823-05. The applicant must have experience which requires: The applicant must have experience performing duties such as:
- Performing work requiring light to moderate physical effort and the use of common hand and power tools as well as other automotive and marine maintenance shop equipment and systems
- Accomplishing minor maintenance services to include check, adjust and changing crankcase, differential, and transmission lubricants; check and adjust fluid levels in brakes, batteries, radiators, and power steering reservoirs
- Testing, replacing or servicing batteries; replacing oil, fuel, and air filters; installing or replacing accessories; replacing or adjusting drive belts; locating leaks and tightening fasteners to manufacture's specifications; replacing and tightening hose connections; replacing windshield wiper blades, lights bulbs and fuses
- Inspecting tire conditions, adjust air pressure as well as rotating, mounting, dismounting, repairing, and balancing tube and tubeless tires using tire mounting and balancing machines
All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this 5N-Non-Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Physical Demands: Work requires long periods of standing, walking and handling of heavy objects. Frequently bends, reaches, and works in awkward positions. Work may be performed in lube pits or from racks. The position will be required to lift weighting up to 65 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally be required to lift or move objects weighing 70 pounds or more with the assistance of other positions or with lifting devices.
Work Environment: Work is performed inside and outside. Generally, the work area inside is dirty, oily, and greasy. Outside work exposes the position to various weather conditions to include cold, heat, rain, snow, or icy conditions. There is constant exposure to minor cuts, bruises and burns. The position will adhere to safety procedures and may be required to wear safety equipment that is hot and uncomfortable.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about
ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
A recruitment 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. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.
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. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected].
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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, SME Resume Review and SME Q&A.
Resume review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened). Applicants passing the resume review will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.
Subject matter expert (SME) Question and Answer Session: At this phase, qualified candidates will participate in an SME Q&A to further assess your technical qualifications relative to the required specialized experience. Applicants passing the SME Q&A will be rated and ranked as described below.
This announcement uses the cut-score mechanism method under 5 CFR § 332.402. All qualified applicants who either exceeded the cut number/percentage or tie with other qualified applicants at the cut number/percentage will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
We will provide the selecting official with a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we will expand the group in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and OPM policy.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027079
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be removed from consideration or your score may be lowered.
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is notconsidered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on
veterans' preference.
After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
