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Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Department of the Army
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
DIRECTORATE OF PRODUCTION VEHICLE NON-GUN DIVISION
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL just off Interstate 20. The Depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/18/2022 to 10/26/2023
Salary
$22.96 to - $26.78 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Anniston Army Depot, AL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - NTE 1 Year 1 Day
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
SCAH220505932580HDS
Control number
690021600

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Clarification from the agency

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - These positions are being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply.

Duties

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  • Repair, rebuild, and/or modify a variety of miscellaneous components and accessories for combat and tactical vehicles.
  • Perform mechanical duties on an assembly/disassembly line or bay.
  • Repair, replace, and/or adjust defective parts or assemblies as needed according to serviceability.
  • Operate air wrenches, power drills, drill presses, soldering equipment, and all other tools associated with the trade.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of 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.
  • This position requires a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position may require shift work.
  • This is a TERM position not to exceed 1 Year and 1 Day.
  • This position will require the incumbent to serve a 1 year trial period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer~ without more than normal supervision. Qualifying work is defined as common Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer tasks assisting higher grade mechanics in the repair, rebuild, and overhaul, and testing of various fuel and electric/subassemblies associated with specific type of engine, such as turbine or reciprocating, gear boxes, transmissions and various automotive vehicle components and work performed in an assembly line area, rebuilding a variety of vehicles such , automobiles, heavy mobile equipment, combat and tactical vehicles and interpreting technical manuals, standard operating procedures, drawings and shop project orders. Qualifying work is performed under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision


PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves standing, bending, working in cramped position. Constantly lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally is required to lift items in excess of 45 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in building that is moderately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Work is dirty and greasy and incumbent is subject to cuts and bruises from use of tools and equipment. Exposure to hazardous materials/waste is possible, wears protective clothing and equipment (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, respirator, etc.) as situations warrant.







Education

Substitution of education is not applicable for this position.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Material Maintenance position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

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.

If, after reviewing your résumé 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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