Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Perform routine tasks relating to the disassembly, repair and rebuild of powered mobile equipment.
• Utilize basic skills related to mechanical and electrical functions and the make-up of various assemblies and their component parts.
• Interpret oral instructions that indicate the nature of the repair or installation to be performed.
• Properly wear protective clothing and equipment appropriate for the position.
• Assist, observe, and perform tasks under close supervision to learn the moderately complex methods and techniques of the trade.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation; T1-NACI.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Resume and Transcripts must be submitted for verification of student status.
• Required to sign a Pathways Internship Participant Agreement.
• Students are required to remain in good academic standing at accredited school.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) License.
• Incumbent MUST be available to work in the location of this position which is Tobyhanna Army Depot located in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania for the duration of employment in this Pathways Internship.
• A Pathways Intern is subject to a two year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• Maintain a nominal GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Acquire and maintain Tobyhanna Army Depot operator's license for all equipment to be inspected and serviced.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Students who are eligible for participation in the Department of the Army Internship Program

Positions are open to current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled). Short-term training programs (e.g., several two-week programs completed) are not considered an academic course of study.

This position provides for development and training under the Pathways Internship Program. Intern assignments become more responsible as the incumbent increases knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. The incumbent will receive on-the-job training in carefully selected assignments to develop the knowledge and skills required of the position.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated below and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

To qualify for these internship positions, applicants must meet the Screen-Out Element annotated below - Reliability And Dependability:

Screen-Out Element Reliability And Dependability :The ability to perform the common tasks of a Student Trainee (Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer) I can assist others in routine repairs. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

This opportunity follows a standard promotional path:

1. Within 120 days after completion of Internship requirements, you may be eligible for conversion to the entry-level for the target occupation. Entry level for these positions are typically at the WG-08 level. The actual grade level at the time of conversion depends on academic achievement and other factors.
2. Progression from the entry-level to the full performance level for this occupation will depend on successful completion of all requirements for promotion.

See requirements for conversion to permanent or term position in the "Additional Information" section below.

For qualification purposes, an academic year is computed as follows:

• At the undergraduate level, successfully completed education that has not led to possession of a degree is credited based on its relationship to 120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours. For example, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. Additional credit cannot be given for duplicate course work.
• For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.
• An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
• When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard.

NOTE: If your college, vocational, trade, technical or high schools' definition of "academic year" differs from above, you must submit proof of this difference (e.g., copy of course catalog that defines an academic year). Absent this documentation, you will screened for academic qualifications based on the academic hours as defined in the bullets above.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability to Follow Oral Directions
• Ability to Work as a Member of a Team
• Dexterity and Safety
• Reliability and Dependability
• Shop Aptitude and Interest

Physical Effort: Work is performed in a shop type environment that requires some bending, standing, sitting and working in tiring positions. Frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds is required. Heavier items require assistance or use of material handling equipment.

Working Conditions: Work in a building that at times is noisy and drafty where fumes, oil, grease, and dirt are usually present. Incumbent may be required to stand on hard surfaces for a period of time and is required to bend in order to pack, install, adjust, and repair items. There is the possibility of exposure to cuts, bruises and strains while working with heavier items.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Ideal Candidate, Strong Candidate, and Eligible Candidate. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

• Ideal: This category will be used for those candidates who meet exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the Screen-Out Element for the announced position.
• Strong: This category will be used for those candidates who meet many of the criteria described above for the ideal candidate.
• Eligible: This category will be used for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Transcripts and Enrollment Verification:

• Enrollment verification (if transcripts do not reflect current enrollment), and unofficial transcripts for education claimed in your resume and occupational questionnaire is required. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment. See: Transcripts and Licenses

3. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Applicants claiming Veterans Preference or Military Spouse preference (MSP): to verify your preference claim you MUST submit supporting documents with your application package.
• If you are currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a certification from the armed forces that certifies you are 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 you apply to this opportunity. If you supply a certification at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. More information about Veteran's Preference is located on the Feds Hire Vets website. Please upload veteran's documents under the appropriate category.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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