Summary
This position serves as the Mobile Equipment Servicer for the Facilities Management Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System under the supervision of the Grounds and Transportation Supervisor. The incumbent is required to work under minimal supervision and resolve problems associated with the work of the office.
This job is open to
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
This position is only open to current permanent LTC Charles S. Kettle VAMC and affiliated CBOC's and all permanent Veterans Health Administration employees.
This position is also open to T5 Career Transition Assistance Plan: NOTE: See Additional Information section for requirements.
Duties
Major Duties
Servicing Equipment: 100%
The position has the primary duties of servicing automotive and mobile equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, forklifts, skid steers, RTV's and back hoes. Typical service includes dispensing fuel, checking fluid levels and tire pressure, inflating tires, washing equipment, changing lubricants, installing accessory items, changing and repairing tires.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Factor Levels
Factor 1,
Skill & Knowledge
The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the characteristics and use of various
lubricants, cooking system protective agents and hydraulic compounds. Incumbent must be able to drain and change lubricants in crank cases, differentials and transmissions; to lubricate vehicles and replace oil and air filters; to check fluid levels in braking systems and power steering reservoirs.
*Incumbent must possess a class A or B w/airbrakes CDL.
Incumbent must drain moisture from air tanks, install alcohol in air systems, change oil and filters in hydraulic systems which operate hoists and tailgates. Incumbent must be able to replace accessories such and implements. Incumbent must be able to rotate, replace, and repair tube and tubeless tires with plugs or patches of all sizes. Incumbent must be skilled in the use of a battery cell tester, a battery hydrometer, and the tools necessary to complete this and other such assignments.
Incumbent must know how to check components such as spark plugs, fan belts, exhaust pipes, hoses and similar items and to make replacements and adjustments. Incumbent must have ability to refer to any observed need for major repairs to an automotive mechanic or other appropriate worker. Incumbent must be able to record amount of fuel, oil, and other supplies as issued; and to keep an inventory of gasoline and other supplies on hand. Incumbent must have knowledge of repair and maintenance requirements and the capability of commercial repair shops. Incumbent must have the ability to adjust work operations and schedules to meet emergencies or changing programs on vehicle related requirements within the available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality and quantity of service provided.
Incumbent must have the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of responsibility and authority. Ability to convey ideas, recommendations, and guidance to others in verbal and written communication. Ability to plan, organize, manage, research, interpret, and apply regulations, directives, policies, and guidance. Knowledge and ability to analyze information and reports to ensure efficient and effective transportation program accomplishment. Skill in applying knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and or to identify, analyze, and resolve issues and problems.
To troubleshoot, incumbent uses technical publications and must be able to read schematic drawings.
Factor 2, Responsibilities
Incumbent will be issued assignments for work processes that are both varied and routine. These assignments will be in the form of work orders, schedules, and verbal instructions. During normal working hours, incumbent work with a high degree of independence, within the guidelines established by the supervisor and will be technically responsible for the quality and accuracy of work performed. Incumbent may be called upon to perform work on the systems after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays. During such periods incumbent may be working independently and without supervision and will be required to exercise sound judgment and make proper decisions on their own. Incumbent is expected to make meaningful contributions toward solving operational and design problems and be capable of improvising troubleshooting techniques. Incumbent will sometimes work from vague, incomplete schematics and blueprints and must often develop their own drawings and schematics.
Factor 3, Physical Effort
Work requires good coordination as well as manual dexterity. Physical effort is required in making repairs. Incumbent is required to bend, stoop, crawl, walk, climb and lift heavy objects up to fifty pounds. Incumbent frequently works on top of equipment at heights up to eighteen feet above the ground and underneath vehicles. Incumbent must work in awkward positions when performing work in lube pits or under car racks.
Duties Continued in Additional Information Section:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Mobile Equipment Servicer/PD94319-0
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/18/2026
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 Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
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 Job Elements:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Operation of Equipment/Machinery
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Without more than normal supervision
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.
Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements:Work requires good coordination as well as manual dexterity. Physical effort is required for making repairs. Incumbent is required to bend, stoop, crawl, climb and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. Incumbent frequently works on top of equipment at heights of 18 feet and above the ground and underneath vehicles. Incumbent works in awkward positions when performing work in lube pits or from car racks.
Working Conditions:Work is performed inside and outside facility where the Incumbent is exposed to all types of weather. Incumbent us exposed to a dirty, oily, greasy work environment.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
DUTIES Continued:
Factor 4, Working Conditions
Work is performed inside or outside of the facility where the incumbent is subject to all kinds of weather conditions. Incumbent is exposed to dirty, oily and a greasy work environment.
Incumbent may be required to handle cans and drums of petroleum products or industrial cleaners. Incumbent will utilize authorized safety equipment when dealing with potential problems that may consist of carbon monoxide, scalds, electrical shock, gas, propane or chemical fumes. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises and burns.
Other Significant Facts
Safety
Incumbent always understands and observes fire and safety regulations and guidelines. Incumbent ensure that all subordinate personnel use correct body mechanics when lifting, carrying etc. Incumbent reports safety hazards to supervisor promptly, correcting them where possible. Incumbent keeps work areas clean and free from dangerous items or substances. Incumbent will be required to attend and contribute to assigned safety training, committees and drills. Incumbent ensure there are no lost time accidents that are a result of carelessness or negligence on the part of the employee. Incumbent makes a reasonable and significant effort to decrease lost time days in the shop. Incumbent is vigilant to identify and eliminate unsafe working practices/conditions and take appropriate disciplinary action when safety rules and violated. When occupational injuries/illnesses do occur, correct administrative procedures concerning documentation are followed; evidence gathering, forms completion and reporting. Incumbent understands and fully supports the medical center's light duty program and makes every effort to reasonably accommodate partially disabled employees as soon as possible.
Customer Service
Incumbent meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service line goals and objectives. Consistently communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Prepare responses to complaints and concerns as necessary.
Computer Security
In the performance of official duties, the incumbent has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulation, VA statues and policy, and VHA policy. The employee is responsible for protecting that data from unauthorized release from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc. as set out in a computer access agreement which the employee must sign.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
- Cover Letter
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- Other (3)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):
- Most recent SF-50 if you are a current less than 1 year old or former Federal employee applying with (CTAP). Must provide required documentation.
- An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade
- Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
- Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
- Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
- Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
- SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/18/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12977317.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.
Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration.
Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
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- Prioritize most relevant and recent experience
- Use concise, results focused language
- Align language from the job announcement
- Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies
- Remove outdated or unrelated experience
- Use the USAJOBS resume builder
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Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be considered. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.