Automotive Mechanic

Description:

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The Automotive Mechanic is responsible for different phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelor's degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization.

Requirements:

Generalized Experience (GE) / Specialized Experience (SE):

GS 5 : Applicant must possess at least three (3) years of GE one (1) of which was equivalent to the GS 4 grade level. GE is:

• Removed, replaced, cleaned, and installed a variety of common parts, components, and accessories such as filters, lamps, fluids, and fuses.
• Used basic tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches.
• Interpreted parts manuals and manufacturers' repair manuals in both hard copy and electronic formats.

GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is:

• Performed routine vehicle maintenance and inspections to include oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations and wheel balancing, predelivery inspections, tire repair, and battery replacement.
• Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems.
• Maintained and updated vehicle records and inventories.

GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE 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 SE equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE 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.