Clarification from the agency

Korea-Wide Only. Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinary resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.

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• Assists automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles.
• Helps with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts or components such as fouled spark plugs, worn brake shoes, water pumps, engine gaskets belts and hoses, etc.
• Under the direct supervision of the automotive mechanic or higher-grade worker, removes and replaces with standard parts, items such as spark plugs, fan belts, starters, carburetors, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, tail pipes, etc.
• Assists in making settings and adjustments such as setting distributor and voltage regulator points, gaping spark plugs, setting engine idle and time, and taking up on brakes. Observes environmental, safety, and security rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Usually works indoors on concrete surfaces. Continually exposed to dirt, drafts, noise, dust, grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts and strains.
• Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, and safety glasses and exercise proper handling of equipment and hazardous materials to avoid serious injury in the work area.
• Work requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces or tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from other workers.
• This is a rotating shift schedule which may include evenings weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Applicant must have completed high school or the equivalent in a trade school. Creditable job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement. Must have 6 months of progressively general experience plus a minimum of 6 months of specialized experience in general automotive work.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department. (All qualification requirements must include experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level.)

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)
• NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)