About the position: This position will be assigned to the Auto Skills Center at Hanscom AFB, MA. This position will be filled as a regular position with a full benefits package. Requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles and working tight spaces. Frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

Duties

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and overhauling automotive engines, major assemblies and components on motor vehicles. Utilizes test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, compression gauges, exhaust electrical stands, electrical testers, special feeler and dial gauges, exhaust and analyzers, engine and chassis dynamo-meters. Troubleshoots defects, diagnoses malfunction, and determines type and extent of repair(s) necessary. Tears down, rebuilds or replaces complex components, such as engines, transmissions, differentials, axle assemblies, power steering mechanisms, braking systems, cooling systems, wheels and bearings, and hydraulic and electrical systems. Aligns, meshes and connects repaired units to related mechanisms and effects adjustments according to manufacturer's specifications. The Automotive Mechanic Leader determines the workload for employees and ensures production and adherence to quality and safety standards. Provides instruction to patrons, as requested or deemed as appropriate. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12126921

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/21/2023 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must hold a minimum of four (4) ASE certifications. Ability to lead three or more workers to accomplish automotive repair/maintenance tasks. Must have experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines which include the full range of repairing, disassembling, troubleshooting and overhauling of these engines and provide all of the following: - Knowledge of the makeup, operation and installation of complex major systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems or to rebuild one or more systems - Knowledge to test and troubleshoot components and systems to locate equipment defect - Ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals - Ability to operate electronic test equipment

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Hanscom Community Services Flight 66 FSS/FSMH, 20 Schilling Circle Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2800 US
• Name: Hanscom NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]