Automotive Mechanic Helper NA-05

Duties

• Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles.
• Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc.
• Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc.
• Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes.
• Observes environmental, safety, and security rules and regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• RESPONSIBILITY: Works under the direct and constant supervision of an automotive mechanic or higher-grade automotive worker. Work is constantly reviewed for adherence to instructions
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces or tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from other workers.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Usually works indoors on concrete surfaces. Continually exposed to dirt, drafts, noise, dust, grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts and strains.
• Occasionally works outside under adverse weather conditions.
• Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, and safety glasses and exercise proper handling of equipment and hazardous materials to avoid serious injury in the work area.
• In consideration of COVID-19, personnel within this area may routinely wear personal protective equipment (cloth face coverings, latex gloves, and face shields) while performing their regular duties.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Duty hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Rotating Schedule.
• Mission Soggiorno
• Official No-Fee Passport and Mission VISA
• Citizenship eligible under country SOFA Agreement
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  Review our benefits

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume

  
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Licenses, certificates, training transcripts
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

• How to Apply

  
  
  
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  
  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O5NAFJN-24-12580845. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/31/2024 to receive consideration.
  

  • 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12580845.
  • 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 the applicant's responsibility to verify that the 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.

  
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

  Agency contact information

  Reagan McGlasson

  Phone

  (808) 656-1434

  Email

  reagan.t.mcglasson.naf@army.mil

  Address

  JN-NAF-W6E7AA USAG VICENZA
  DO NOT MAIL
  APO, AE 09630
  US

  Next steps

  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents