- Position Title
- Automotive Mechanic
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-ASIS-22-11652978-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 26, 2022 to Friday, October 14, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for an Automotive Mechanic, WG-5823-10 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I know little or nothing about this. B- I have had study or training in this, but I have never done this on the job. C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised. D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision. E- I am consulted by other journey persons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assemble and install parts, components and systems related to a variety of mechanical and electrical systems in vehicles, boats and heavy-duty trucks, tractors and earth moving equipment.
3.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, boats, heavy duty trucks and earth moving equipment.
4.
Disassemble, repair and re-assemble small engines in yard equipment, pump, compressors, generators and outboard boat engines.
5.
Disassemble, repair and re-assemble automatic transmissions, differentials and transaxles.
6.
Complete assigned tasks under general supervision after receiving initial written or oral instructions.
7.
Follow standard operating procedures and protocols to perform routine work in efficient and consistent manner.
8.
Adhere to established work schedules and prepares accurate and prompt reports for completed work.
9.
Conduct yourself in a professional manner and is courteous and respectful when interacting with co-workers and visitors.
10.
Perform field work in difficult environmental conditions, and work safely in remote locations.
11.
Use a variety of measuring tools such as dial gauges, micrometers, dial indicators and calipers.
12.
Use specialized diagnostic measuring tools such as vacuum gauges, tachometers, compression testers, coil testers and pressure bleeding devices.
13.
Read and interpret schematics and diagrams related to automotive mechanic work.
14.
Troubleshoot problems and make repairs following guidance in technical manuals, bulletins and written work orders.
15.
Work from work orders created from a computer-based maintenance management software system.
16.
Utilize manufacturer's recommended guidance from operating manuals to perform timely preventative maintenance on a fleet of vehicles.
17.
Conduct independent research using a computer and determine the best method of diagnosis or repair of vehicles, boats, heavy duty trucks, tractors and earth moving equipment.
18.
Safely use hand and power tools associated with automotive, boat and equipment repair such as impact, torque and adjustable wrenches, sockets ratchets, pliers, screwdrivers, brake tools, drills and battery chargers.
19.
Operate tire changing and balancing machine to remove and install tires from wheels for a fleet of vehicles.
20.
Use welders, plasma cutter, cutting torches to repair, modify and/or fabricate components.
21.
Install, remove and repair a variety of heavy equipment attachments.
22.
Operate and maintain vehicle lifts, jacks and engine hoists according to safety SOP and manufacturer's recommendations.
23.
Conduct tests on vehicle systems and components using a variety of test equipment.
24.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems in vehicles, boats, heavy duty trucks and earth moving equipment.
25.
Diagnose and resolve problems associated with slow moving electrical vehicles.
26.
Diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical problems associated with construction type machinery with diesel engines.
27.
Operate electronic hand-held diagnostic equipment to conduct tests and analyze test results on vehicle systems and components.
28.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupation Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1. Understand this warning, 2. Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and, 3. Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.