Automotive Mechanic - Department of the Air Force - Boise, ID

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

STATEWIDE TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 124TH LRS

Automotive Mechanic

Boise, Idaho

Appointment Type: Permanent

PD #: D0348P01

Series/Grade: WG – 5823 – 10 / 10

Salary Range: $23.38 – $27.29

*Candidates must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance*

*PCS is not authorized*

MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Air National Guard as a condition of employment. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

Members of the Idaho Air National Guard who hold a 2T370 AFSC.

Application materials must be received by Friday, March 11, 2016 . Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Military requirement: MSgt or above
  


• AFSC: 2T370

DUTIES:
MAJOR DUTIES: (Detailed duties are on the Position Description)

This position is

located in the Multipurpose Maintenance Section of the Vehicle Management Flight, Logistics

Readiness Squadron, Mission Support, ANG Aviation Wing . The purpose of this position is to maintain, repair

and modify various types of motor vehicles, both gasoline and diesel powered.

Major duties

included but are not restricted to:

— Inspects general condition of gasoline and

diesel powered vehicles to determine overall vehicle condition, cause of

malfunction or need for repair. Diagnoses

malfunctions by visual or auditory examination methods. Uses complex test equipment such as engine analyzers,

compression testers, volt meters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges to determine

exact nature or extent of repairs or adjustments necessary. Isolates

malfunction cause using systematic vehicle analysis. Troubleshoots, inspects, tests and analyzes:

vehicle computer/electrical control systems, mechanical and hydraulic systems, lubricating,

cooling, air conditioning and exhaust systems, state of the art fiber optic

systems, engine electrical systems, engine fuel-air systems,

electronic/pneumatic controlled automatic transmission and differentials, power

dividers, power trains, brakes, steering and suspension systems.

— Performs required repair of gasoline and diesel

powered vehicles as assigned, using independent judgment and own initiative on the

repair work. Performs Time Compliance

Technical Orders (TCTOs), including scheduled and special inspections. Determines when and how far major components

should be torn down; what parts and mechanisms can be reworked, refitted, or

replaced with new parts and the type, extent and alignment required, using

technical orders, commercial manuals or local directives. Removes rebuilds, repairs, replaces vehicle

system components. Adjusts or overhauls

engine mechanical systems, state of the art fiber optic systems, electrical,

air conditioning, fuel-air, emission control, power trains, gear reduction

systems, electronic/pneumatic controlled automatic transmissions,

differentials, power dividers and brakes, steering and suspension system

components. Performs operational driving

tests to determine serviceability.

— Performs body repair and corrosion control,

repaints and refinishes surfaces as required. Repairs and/or replaces body parts, locks,

glass etc and determines if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding

equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment. Cleans, tests and repairs radiators/oil

coolers and associated parts. Replaces

or repairs tires and tubes and balances wheels.

— Prepares, maintains and submits maintenance work

orders for man-hour and data collection accounting. Records work performed or delayed and parts or

maintenance required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Work involves

the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of combustion-powered automotive vehicles, over-the-road trucks, and

comparable vehicles, such as passenger

cars, pickup trucks, buses, semi-trailer truck tractors, warehouse tractors,

farm tractors, forklifts,

motor cycles, light combat vehicles

such as jeeps and trucks, another vehicles with similar characteristics,

including their gasoline and diesel engines and other mechanical,

hydraulic, electrical, and electronically controlled systems.

Experience or training which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to maintain

and repair automotive vehicles.

Must have knowledge

of where and

how components, accessories,

and parts of systems,

such as wheel cylinders, fuel lines,

condensers, etc. are installed.

Must have

the ability to use test equipment, reference material and manuals, and maintain tools and

equipment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

No special educational requirements needed for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position. Applicants applying at the WG 10 level must have

18 months experience or training performing a variety of complex automotive maintenance procedures without assistance. Experience which demonstrates knowledge and use of a wide variety of test and measuring instruments in identifying the need for repair and adjustment or in checking the tolerance and fit specifications of repaired components and assemblies.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
SUBSTITUTION EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate of one year of study (30 semester hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:

The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.

Unit of military assignment is 124 Logistics Readiness Squadron .

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.

This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Air National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.

All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)

Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect the Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.

Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.

The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran’s Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.

BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave:

Most Federal employees earn both Annual and Sick Leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance:

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, step parents, spouses and adult children.

Retirement Program:

Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes all of the information listed in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 11, 2016 .

We are ONLY accepting on-line applications.

To begin the

process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your

existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers button

at the end of the process.

Note: To check the

status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application,

log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more

information link under the application status for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.

– Current Resume

– Personnel records Review (RIP)

– Explanation of specialized experience (if not included in body of resume)

– Transcript (If using education to substitute for experience, you must submit a transcript). A copy of a diploma DOES NOT constitute

a transcript

– Job related certificates and licenses (optional) – current only

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Jennifer E. Davis

Phone: (208)422-3334

Email: JENNIFER.E.DAVIS46.MIL@MAIL.MIL

Agency Information:

Idaho National Guard

JFHQ-ID/HR

ATTN Staffing Specialist

4794 Gen Manning Ave Bldg 442

Boise,

ID

83705-8112

USA