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Position Title
Maintenance Mechanic Leader
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTF-12729865-25-MW-TEAMC Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 25, 2025 to Friday, May 2, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; 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.
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Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
  • Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Mechanic Leader Position with the Washington, DC, VA Medical Center. The following section is used to identify the basic requirements for this vacancy. Please select the response below that most accurately describes you. Please be aware that your answers will be verified against the information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the work of a Maintenance Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision?


Related experience includes: Leading/directing and spot-checking work of all shop personnel ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with codes and facility standards and demonstrating proper work methods.
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
The following statements pertain to the ability to Lead or Supervise. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. The Work Leader works alongside the team, setting the example and the pace of work, maintains awareness of the progression of work assigned through spot-checking throughout the work shift and is available to workers for questions or interpretations of instructions. (limit characters)
3. The Work Leader assigns work and schedules under general production accomplishment guidelines and deadlines established by the Interior Design Supervisor. (limit characters)
4. The Work Leader supervises interaction with the Warehouse staff for appropriate and complete PO sign-off and documentation of receipt of items in the transaction system is necessary. (limit characters)
The following statements pertain to Work Practices: Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order.) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Acting as a lead while leading the Interior Design Maintenance Mechanics, Painters, Carpenters, Laborers, Contractors and CWTs in their assignments. (limit characters)
6. Works closely with the Interior Design Supervisor in planning longer-range projects and determining the allocation of resources for such projects, integrating them with the ongoing day-to-day work requirements. (limit characters)
7. Responsible for assigning work orders received through the LEAF portal and monitoring work order status reports. (limit characters)
8. Responsible for ensuring that the required tools, equipment, furniture, safety equipment and blueprints, drawings or plans are available for the completion of the work. (limit characters)
The following statements pertain to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprinting reading). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Responsible for assigning the timely delivery of the appropriate Reasonable Accommodations furnishings to either the employee's work location or the Warehouse for shipment to the employee's home address. (limit characters)
10. Scheduling regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives. (limit characters)
11. Ensures that an accurate Log of the RA deliveries is maintained. (limit characters)
12. Responsible for managing and monitoring the Interior Design Furniture Inventory. (limit characters)
The following statements pertain to the Use and Maintenance of  Tools and Equipment: 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)
13. Participates in weekly Environment of Care rounds. The Leader assigns the work required to ensure the Action Plan is completed in the allotted time frame. (limit characters)
14. Performs assembly, delivery and installation of furnishings and fixtures purchased by the Interior Design department throughout the Washington, DC., Medical Center and associated CBOCs. (limit characters)
15. Must be able to lift heavy objects, walk, bend, stoop, climb, crawl and stand on feet for extended periods of time and frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 20 kilograms (45 pounds). (limit characters)
16. Required to work from ladders, scaffolds, in close places, indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work in tight and restrictive spaces such as under buildings, under equipment, in attics, in tunnels, etc. Incumbent works in tiring positions for prolonged periods. (limit characters)
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information each job listed:
  • Job title;
  • Duties (be as detailed as possible);
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008);
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week);
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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