Duties
As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER, WG-5801-11, you will assign work orders to specific crewmembers and select workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge; pass on instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrate proper work methods; insure plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and needed stock obtained from supply locations; work with other workers, sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind/level as that done by the group led; work performed involves troubleshooting, maintenance/major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive vehicles, assure enough work to keep the work crew busy; check work in progress when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, established shop procedures on work sequence, methods/ deadlines; direct/advise workers to follow supervisor's instructions to meet deadlines; answers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, other directives; interprets work instructions/assists Repairers/trainees in the more difficult/complex tasks; provide info to supervisor on status/progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operations/problems; assure that safety/housekeeping rules are followed; troubleshoots, performs maintenance/ major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive vehicles; troubleshoots repairs, overhaul major systems; make repairs to assemblies /components; troubleshoots equipment, diagnose the cause of mechanical failures by visual/ auditory checks, use test equipment; utilize embedded diagnostics equipment and a variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature/extent of repair; determine what adjustments necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary; conduct readiness/repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity; perform operational inspections; ensures vehicles/equipment are serviced, inspect supported equipment prior to use during IDT/AT, ensure that it is functioning properly; inspect in-process repair work repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements; serve as an inspector during COMET or as a member of a MAIT; instruct operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment, assistance to supported units when requested; perform other duties assigned.
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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761161
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.