Company: Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation

Location: Multiple Locations

Type: Full Time

The Automotive Mechanic is responsible for the difference phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelor's degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization.

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Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
Some travel may be required

Physical Demands

Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and stains
Frequently makes repairs and may assist other workers in making repairs while vehicles are overhead, and where parts worked on are often in hard-to-reach places
Required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh 50 pounds or more
Exposure to vehicle fluids such as battery acid and hydraulic fluids that may cause burns or irritate the skin or be otherwise hazardous to health

Qualifications

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

Desired Skills are:

Experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field with formal education or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Snap-On, ASE, Military, etc.)
EPA recognized refrigerant handling certification
State emissions or state level safety inspection license
Inspection and maintenance with emergency lighting systems

Note: In your resume, please describe in detail how you meet the SE / GE. You may have acquired the SE / GE through technical school training, in a military occupation and/or employment.

Specialized Experience (SE) and General Experience (GE):

GS 5: Applicant must possess at least three (3) years of GE one (1) of which was equivalent to the GS 4 grade level. GE is:

Removed, replaced, cleaned, and installed a variety of common parts, components, and accessories such as filters, lamps, fluids, and fuses
Used basic tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches
Interpreted parts manuals and manufacturers' repair manuals in both hard copy and electronic formats

GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is:

Performed routine vehicle maintenance and inspections to include oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations and wheel balancing, predelivery inspections, tire repair, and battery replacement
Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems
Maintained and updated vehicle records and inventories

GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is:

Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include anti-lock brakes, air conditioning systems, and anti-theft devices
Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems
Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems
Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and supplies

GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is:

Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include hybrid vehicles, drive assistance systems, air bag systems, electronic systems, vehicle networks and communication systems
Diagnosed, troubleshot, and inspected vehicles for assimilation into a fleet
Reviewed and analyzed technical data to maintain vehicular and non-vehicular equipment
Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems
Research industry trends and made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of work proposed

Education

A DEGREE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CAN BE USED IN LIEU OF A DEGREE FOR THIS POSITION.

All degrees must be in a related field related to the position to be filled. The degree must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS 7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.

GS 9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Undergraduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled in an accredited college or university

Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled

Additional information

The salary listed for this position represents the base salary. Applicants are encouraged to visit OPM.gov to find the specific locality pay adjustments that apply to their area. It's important for applicants to familiarize themselves with these adjustments as they can significantly affect the total compensation package offered for this position. For more detailed information regarding locality pay rates, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.

The official title for this position is Equipment Specialist - Automotive.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):

Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties).
The month/year work began.
Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
Specific duties performed.