Automotive Worker NA-09

Summary

This position is located at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions/failures and performs required adjustments/repairs using a variety of test equipment, such as tech, dwell, timing light, oscilloscopes, compression gauges, emission analyzers, engine and chassis dynamometers. Installs, replaces or repairs items involving moderate complexity within the following systems: ignitions, charging, exhaust, brakes, air conditioning, front suspension, emission control, fuel, starting, and drive train assembly. Adjusts settings, according to manufacturer's specifications for ignition point and timing, voltage regulator, points, gapping spark plugs, engine idle and carburetor air/fuel mixtures, etc. Maintains tools and work area in a clean and orderly manner. Troubleshoots malfunctions and isolates problems to defective parts or major assemblies and independently replaces those parts that can be replaced without complete tear down of major assemblies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation to include a physical. Must possess a valid driver's license as required by local/state or military regulations. Must be available 1st shift, as needed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 0800-1630.

Qualifications

Demonstrated work experience directly related to the duties described above that include the skills and knowledge listed.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of the operation and installation of all components, assemblies, and systems of vehicles (such as engines, transmissions, front and rear-end assemblies, power steering and braking mechanisms, electrical and hydraulic systems) sufficient to isolate malfunctions to the defective component(s) and to effect those repairs that can be performed without complete tear down and rebuild of the component. Ability to remove and reinstall major and minor components and to perform required alignment and adjustment. Skill in the use of a variety of test equipment such as compression gauges, thickness, multimeter, and pressure gauges and skill in the use of such tools. Must understand technical manuals and be able to reference parts and materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date

Monday, April 29, 2024 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

Area of Consideration

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local (within the 50-mile radius of Rock lsland Arsenal, Illinois). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 05/20/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest

FWS Allowances and Differentials

This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

Other

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants Can Claim The Following Eligibilities

NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the MilitaryNAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based ActionNAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

The Following Documents Must Be Submitted With Your Application

Driver's LicenseResume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceSupporting Documentation Relating to EligibilitiesDriver's LicensePCS OrdersResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12386881. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Rock Island NAF HR

Phone

309-782-1584

Email

usarmy.ria.chra-nc.mbx.chra-ri-cpac-naf@mail.mil

Address

BG-NAF-W6B9AA USAG ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL

DO NOT MAIL

Rock Island, IL 61299

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Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!