HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER

Description:

The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption .

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Requirements:

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The Ability To Lead or Supervise: to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks as an expert or have been consulted by other employees in difficult situations performing duties as a Journeyman or Lead associated to the repair, rebuild and modification of tracked vehicles or wheeled vehicles and related equipment. I have performed work that includes but is not limited to: determining sequence, priorities and deadlines of scheduled assignments; estimating material, equipment and manpower needs; developing and implementing work and safety procedures; AND/OR executing operational administrative functions such as scheduling and approving leave, issuing performance appraisals, deciding conduct related matters and supporting Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Physical Effort:
Work is performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time and requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing and crouching. Work is strenuous and may be on the top of, or under vehicles, in cramped or awkward positions while standing, lying or sitting. Frequently required to lift and carry items weighing from 40 to 50 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools. Often lifts moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes. The incumbent must have good vision and hearing with or without artificial aids. Duties require analysis by sight, sound and/or touch.

Working Conditions:
Is exposed to moving vehicles, fumes, vibrations, noises and skin irritating compounds. Occasionally exposed to electrical shocks and burns, hot surfaces, sharp metal edges and other industrial hazards such as strains, slippery surfaces, severe winds, blowing sand and direct sunlight. Is required to comply with safe practice and use safety equipment or a variety of PPE, such as protective eyeglasses, ear protection, foot protection, respirators and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.
Duties will normally be performed in either the outside areas around Strip 8 or 120 degrees Fahrenheit with metal surfaces exposed to the sun reaching temperatures in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Often works ten feet or more off the ground.