Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform the work of a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER, WL-5803-11 without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by performing the following tasks: 1. Providing maintenance services on heavy trucks and/or equipment. 2. Performing engine overhauls on all types of internal combustion and alternate-fuel powered equipment. 3. Installing components (e.g., pistons, valves, bearings, gears) and using precision measuring devices (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators, compression gauges, distortion gauges, and injection gauges). 4. Operating specialized test equipment and tools such as: computer diagnostic testers, emission and engine analyzers, and dynamometers.
NOTE: YOUR ANSWER MUST BE FULLY SUPPORTED BY THE EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED IN YOUR RESUME.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.