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Heavy Mobile Equipment RepairerDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, National Cemetery AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
05/29/2019 to 06/04/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
WG 8
##### Salary
$23.86 to $27.84 per hour
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Portland, ORRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located at the Willamette National Cemetery in
Portland, OR.This announcement is a solicitation for applications from current VA
employees and status eligible applicants. Please note that as
provided for in the Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration
for this position will be permanent employees of the Willamette
National Cemetery, the SECOND area of consideration will be
employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of
consideration will be status eligibles.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer is responsible for the servicing
and repairing of heavy mobile equipment such as backhoes, tractors
and excavators. It also includes the servicing and repairing of
automotive and grounds maintenance equipment. The work includes, but
is not limited to, repairing tires, lubricating vehicles and
equipment according to specifications, as well as the inspecting and
testing of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety of operation.
Incumbent may use test equipment and applicable technical manuals to
perform trouble shooting of problems. The incumbent will perform
minor repairs without supervision and major repairs with limited
supervision. The incumbent must maintain vehicle records, equipment
mileage or hours and fuels records.Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to
include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National
Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive
days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls
on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday
or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year.
Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when
necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may
be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work.Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not AvailablePosition Description Title/PD#: Heavy Mobile Equipment
Repairer/ 226181
The full performance level of this position is WG 08.Relocation Expenses: Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not RequiredTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for training
purposes.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential8
#### Job family (Series)
5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic- RequirementsConditions of Employment
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement,06/04/2019.
Your background must demonstrate the ability to service and repair
heavy mobile equipment such as backhoes, tractors, excavators,
automotive and grounds maintenance equipment and perform scheduled
maintenance as required by the equipment manufacturers.EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not
required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of
sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this
position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge,
skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be
supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification
Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c).SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated
against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as
question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear
to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement
are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated
ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then
rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.
The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is:
- Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and
training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each
of the following job elements:
Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint
reading)
Technical Practices
Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Without more than normal supervision
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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of
work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of
time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to
receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature
of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number
of hours a week spent in such employment.Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of the work
will require the incumbent to walk, stand, bend or push and lift or
move objects 50 pounds or over in the performance of assigned tasks.
The incumbent may frequently work on top of equipment at heights of
10 feet or more and underneath vehicles by use of a hoist or
creeper.Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily inside the shop
area of the adjacent storage yard. However, the incumbent will be
exposed to various weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, or
dampness. In performance of duties, the incumbent may experience
conditions that are muddy, dirty, oily, and greasy a good portion of
the time. This position requires the operation of various types of
motor vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned
duties.Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process.EducationN/AAdditional informationThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible
displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection
priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To
be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of
the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your
most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty
location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or
more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility
is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not
obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The
position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade,
transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one
or any combination of these methods to fill the position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5
CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with
disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical
disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled
veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or
more.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA
for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking
employment at VA, career development services for our existing
Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military
service members.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility
requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other
Candidate Definitions document.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your
resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not
allow credit for your response(s).If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit
additional job related information, which may include, but not
limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities;
completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your
resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please
follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect
your rating or consideration for employment.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceConfidentialDrug test requiredNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included
other documents required for your application, such as a copy of
your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to
support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for
displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for
additional information.
Cover Letter
DD-214
OF-306
Other
Other Veterans Document
Resume
SF-15
SF-50
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or
for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must
provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and
character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are
currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or
discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to
your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,
character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of
impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of
eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10
Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
Documentation is required to award preference. For more
information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
06/04/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10513316.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or
log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select
your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and
complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Application page will display the status of
your application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA
JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.Agency contact informationNCA Human Resources CenterPhone(317)[email protected] National Cemetery
11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd
Portland, OR 97086
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review
is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will
be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be
notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office
for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final
notification once a selection decision has been made.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information
regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help
Center.- 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
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
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
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
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
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
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Financial suitability
Social security number request
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Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/535100800. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Vacancy caducado!