Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Heavy Mobile Equipment RepairerDepartment of the ArmyU.S. Army Reserve Command88th Readiness Division (RD)Overview

##### Open & closing dates

09/18/2019 to 10/02/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

WG 8

##### Salary

$22.73 to $26.54 per hour

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Fort Riley, KSRelocation expenses reimbursedYes Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances May be authorized,

subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency

determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.Telework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryAbout the Position:This position is located at: The 88th Readiness Division (RD),

Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 33, Fort Riley, KansasLearn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of

construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation

equipment.

Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust,

power train, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical,

automotive, and powered support equipment.

Remove, adjust or replace defective or worn parts and

components.

Perform operational inspections and insure vehicles are properly

serviced and repaired; perform preventative maintenance checks

and services; and perform minor body work.

Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more

complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major

components such as engines, transmissions, differentials,

steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - The business travel requirement is 5%Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

#### Job family (Series)

5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic- RequirementsConditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness

determination, as determined by a completed background

investigation.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES MEMBERSHIP IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE

(USAR).

This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of

employment.

This position requires a medical examination prior to

employment.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensExperience 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.There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown

in your written application materials that you possess the

sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform

the work of this position without more than normal supervision.Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work

of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal

supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should

document experience or show the ability to do the following:

maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts of heavy

mobile equipment. Perform preventive maintenance checks and

services; conduct basic operational inspections to ensure the

vehicles are properly serviced; and operate equipment to check

work. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an

ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal

Supervision

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes

blueprint reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Trouble Shooting

Use of Measuring Instruments

Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in

tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work

frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling

under equipment to work on the various components. You will

frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch. Work is

strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items

weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn

heavy parts and equipment. You will move heavier items with

assistance of other workers.

Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will

be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes. You will

be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold,

and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud

and wet or icy areas when outdoors. Subject to burns, scrapes,

cuts, bruises, shocks and strains.

EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a

Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service

Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department

of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested

in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in

the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Heavy Mobile Equipment

Mechanic position.

You may claim military spouse preference.

Salary includes applicable locality pay .

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you

are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your

agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced

employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive

selection priority for this position. To receive selection

priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be

rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the

appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To

be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority

applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the

position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional

information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition

Resources website.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%201805%20Relocation%20Allowances0.pdf

for more information.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you

do not have in electronic form, view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized,

subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an

agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government

Interest.

This position offers a $10,000 recruitment bonus to individuals

who are newly appointed as civilians in the Federal Government.

You are considered newly appointed if this is your first

appointment as a civilian employee in the Federal Government or

if you have a minimum of a 90 day break in service from a

previous Federal civilian position. You may qualify with a break

in service of less than 90 days only if your previous Federal

civilian appointment was a time limited, or not permanent,

appointment. Your recruitment bonus will be made in four

payments of $2,500. You receive the first payment when you enter

on duty, second payment at your first year anniversary, third

payment at second year anniversary, and fourth payment at third

year anniversary. To accept this recruitment bonus, you are

required to make a four year service obligation to the Army

Reserve Military Technician Program. If you fail to serve the

specified period, you may be subject to repay the agency the

recruitment incentive.

New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving

expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to

receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal

civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3 day break in service

from previous Federal civilian employment.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application

package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the

questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the

qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are

minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will

be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire

to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your

résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that

you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may

lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions

carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your

eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive

awards in your resume as that information may be taken into

consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be

required to provide supporting documentation.Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one

of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and

Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of

non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional

skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum

requirements for the announced position.

Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good

skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the

announced position.

Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum

experience requirements for the announced position.

Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsThe documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or

not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A

complete description of preference categories and the associated

required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).As described above, your complete application includes your resume,

your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which

prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these

documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application

package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the

specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate

material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and

qualification determinations and you may not be considered for

this vacancy.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours

worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week

and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your

resume does not contain this information, your application may

be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration

for this position.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

- Cover Letter, optional

- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicableNOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to

include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human

Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military

orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information

for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to

remove another person's personal information before you submit your

application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of

the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.- BenefitsReview our benefits- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online

questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the

Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)

on 10/02/2019 to receive consideration

To begin, 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

(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10603689).

Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other

supporting documents to be included with your application

package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional

documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the

virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,

complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem

appropriate and click to continue with the application

process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must

complete in order to apply for the position. 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 your responsibility to verify that your 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.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS

account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your

applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application

Status will appear along with the date your application was last

updated. For information on what each Application Status means,

visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsitehttps://portal.chra.army.mil/hrpublic?id=formpublic&sysid=-1&table=uapplicationinquirystagingAddressDE-APF-W6KGAA 88TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD

DO NOT MAIL

Fort McCoy, WI 54656

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message

acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package

will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and

quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be

ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no

further consideration.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

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An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

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New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545860000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.