This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465605400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The California National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Military Members ONLY: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).
Area of Consideration: Current military members of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve or Regular Air Force. (Applicants who are currently in other Air branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment)
Military grade of: E-1 through E-6
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAYBE authorized
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.
Currently there is 1 vacancy to be filled; however, additional vacancies that occur within 90 days may be filled from this announcement.
Applicants not in a compatible MOS/AFSC are still encouraged to apply. Upon selection, non-compatible members may request a CNG Form 690-10 Compatibility Waiver for up to 1 year (2 year maximum)
Learn more about this agency03/09/2017 to 03/30/2017
$22.13 - $28.94 per hour
WG 08 - 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Infrequent/Rare
Yes—Payment of Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
10
No
17-343A (1925928)
465605400
Conditions of Employment:
Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
GENERAL: Experience or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to maintain and repair automotive vehicles. Must have knowledge of where and how components, accessories, and parts of systems, such as wheel cylinders, fuel lines, condensers, etc. are installed. Must have the ability to use test equipment, reference material and manuals, and maintain tools and equipment.
Automotive Mechanic WG-5823-08 (Trainee): Must have 12 months experience or training using common hand tools to make mechanical repairs. Must have knowledge of various techniques for removing, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts related to automotive repairs. Some parts may include but are not limited to: filters, radiators, engine thermostats, wheel cylinders, universal joints, wheel bearings, springs, shock absorbers, mufflers, components of heating and air conditioning systems, brake components, catalytic converters, clutch assemblies, carburetors, and suspension components such as lower control arms, struts, constant velocity joints (CV Joints), and stabilizer arms. Experience making routine repairs and adjustments to automotive vehicles. Experience assisting a journeyman level mechanic in a variety of complex automotive maintenance procedures.
Automotive Mechanic WG-5823-10: Must have 18 months experience or training performing a variety of complex automotive maintenance procedures without assistance. Experience which demonstrates knowledge and use of a wide variety of test and measuring instruments in identifying the need for repair and adjustment or in checking the tolerance and fit specifications of repaired components and assemblies.
TRAINEE POSITION: Applicants not meeting full qualifications for the WG-10 position indicated above may be considered for WG-08 trainee, if qualified. Statement-of-Difference of qualification requirements for each are indicated. If appointed as trainee, the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to WG-10 upon meeting full qualifications and recommendations of supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The following knowledge's, skills, and abilities will be used by the selecting officials to determine the best qualified applicants from which selection will be made:
1. Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of major components and assemblies such as engines, power transmissions, suspensions, steering systems, braking systems, and related electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and wheel assemblies in vehicles powered by internal combustion engines (gasoline or multi-fuel).
2. Skill in troubleshooting hard-to-find vehicle defects or problems and determining repairs needed.
3. Knowledge of the M-series of tactical vehicles, dolly sets, and trailers.
4. Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers' repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and other instructions, work orders, and established standards.
5.Knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot, repair, install or rebuild complex major systems and assemblies. Skill in use of related special power tools, hand tools and a wide variety of test equipment (e.g. test stands, oscilloscopes, compression gauges, engine and chassis dynamometers etc, common to the trade).
6. Skill to troubleshoot problems with major components and assemblies and determine how far major components should be torn down, what parts and mechanisms can be reworked and refitted or should be replaced with new parts, the type and extent of adjustments and alignments required.
*CREDITING EXPERIENCE: NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE MAY BE CREDITED AS FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE WHEN EVALUATED AGAINST THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A MILITARY TECHNICIAN POSITION. EXPERIENCE MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND MUST BE DESCRIBED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION AND/OR résumé. THE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE IS DETERMINED BY THE ACTUAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED. BE DESCRIPTIVE, A SIMPLE LIST OF JOB TITLES AND DATES WILL NOT SUFFICE.
OTHER INFORMATION:
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number 1-478-757-3144 with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USAJOBS.
3. NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: A STANDING REGISTER WILL BE CREATED FROM THE LISTING OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THIS/THESE POSITION(S). APPLICANTS MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS IN THE SPECIALTY AREA AT THE SPECIFIED LOCATIONS FOR UP TO 90 DAYS FROM THE CLOSE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
4. Social Security Number: Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
5. PRIVACY ACT- Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualification for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
6. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
For this job announcement the following documents are required:
Current Resume
Transcripts (if applicable)
. Any other documents that are required (if applicable) (e.g. certifications, flight records, etc.)
The following documents are NOT acceptable as attachments to applications: Photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings (civilian or military), award certificates or letters of appreciation.
Ensure that your resume contains the basic information listed below:
Civilian work experience: (for each position you held that is related to this job) - (do not provide copies of job descriptions)
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments
- If assigned additional duties in a position, include percentage of time spent performing the additional duties.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacts.
Military Experience: Include all military experience that is pertinent to be position for which you are applying:
- Starting and ending dates of assignment. (month/year)
- Duty title of position.
- MOSs/AFSCs.
- Complete a separate experience block for each period of military service related to the position.
NOTE: Be specific and always include dates and complete details of all job related experience.
How-to Resume:http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The following link
provides some application tips and may be used for aiding you in building your
Resume:
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 30, 2017
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
You may only apply online or submit via fax to USA Jobs. We do not accept applications via email.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is
1925928
2. To Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Thursday, March 30, 2017. To receive consideration; keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire.
View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application is process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465605400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, California and your community!
If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please visit or contact a California National Guard recruiter http://www.nationalguard.com/recruiter before applying for this position.