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Position Title
Maintenance Mechanic
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CADE-22-11460335-SLT Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, April 28, 2022 to Thursday, May 19, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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4. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-10, without more than normal supervision. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your experience for this Maintenance Mechanic position. Make certain your answer is supported in your resume. (limit characters)
2. Select the answer that best describes your experience working as a member of a team.
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Technical Practices (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Select the statement that best describes your ability to organize trades-work to include equipment operations.
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4. Select the statement that best describes your ability to troubleshoot electronic monitoring equipment, to repair electrical systems found in generators, submersible pumps and wells.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your ability to interpret wiring schematics to determine reasons for equipment failure and complete repairs.
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Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Select the statement that best describes your ability to use heavy equipment to include tractors, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks and trailers and other power tools.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your ability to adjust systems and equipment used to ensure completed operations and proper sanitary conditions.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your ability to organize trades-work to include equipment operations.
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Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) (limit characters)
9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in analyzing and interpreting blueprints, contract requirements, engineering and design specifications for constructions projects.
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Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair (limit characters)
10. Indicate all of the trades in which you have experience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Select the statement that best describes your ability to layout, install, modify and/or repair new and existing distribution systems and equipment.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your ability to inspect equipment to ensure it is operating within prescribed limitations of operating guidelines.
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Use of measuring instruments. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Select the statement that best describes your ability to use measuring instruments appropriate to the line of such, such as: rulers, scales, squares, gages, testers, and/or survey equipment.
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14. Select the statement that best describes your experience in utilizing different types of welding rods and materials.
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15. Select the statement that best describes your experience in measuring and monitoring water quality in coordination with the Staff Engineer.
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Knowledge of Materials (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Select the statement that best describes your experience in handling hazardous materials and wastes, to manage safe public drinking water systems in accordance with guidelines.
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17. Select the answer that best describes your experience working independently to lay out work, to determine type and kind of materials needed to complete tasks.
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18. Select the statement that best indicates your work practice in keeping things neat, clean, and in order.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. I currently have, or am able to obtain, a valid State Driver's License within 30 days of entrance on duty.
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20. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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21. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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