Employment Physical (continued): The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, as well as subsequent mandatory physical examinations every two years within 90 days of the expiration date, scheduled through the Pentagon Motor Pool with the employer's preferred clinic. The employee will be permitted to use their own physicians if the employer is unable to schedule the appointment within 90 days of expiration.
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.
Your background must demonstrate a full range of performing the duties of an Automotive Worker, WG-5823-09, maintaining vehicle safety and troubleshooting problems.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is
Ability to perform the duties of an Automotive Worker without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:
- Ability to Inspect
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
- Trouble Shooting
PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Work entails moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting, bending, and reaching to access vehicle components and perform adjustments, particularly in preventive maintenance and repair tasks. Fleet management duties typically involve less physical effort, focusing more on administrative and coordination tasks, although some on-site inspections and coordination efforts may require moderate physical exertion. Similarly, safety and quality inspections may involve moderate physical effort during vehicle assessments and road testing, as well as when handling hazardous materials. While the level of physical effort varies across duties, all sections require tasks that demand a degree of physical exertion, although to varying degrees.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Involves a combination of indoor and outdoor environments. May work in garage or workshop settings, offering some protection from the elements, but may also be exposed to outdoor conditions during inspections or repairs. Fleet management duties primarily take place in office settings with controlled temperatures, although on-site inspections of fleet vehicles may necessitate exposure to outdoor conditions. Safety and quality inspections entail a blend of indoor and outdoor work, with inspections conducted in garage settings or outdoors, potentially exposing individuals to varying weather conditions. Additionally, handling hazardous materials requires adherence to safety protocols and may involve work in designated areas with appropriate ventilation and safety equipment, irrespective of the specific duty section.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active-duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.