Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles, eligible Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, Eligible DoD PPP applicants

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• Performing a wide range of preventive maintenance services and minor repair work, which includes assessing and deciding on necessary repairs.
• Replacing minor components and coordinates major repairs with dealerships.
• Maintaining, reviewing, and updating the maintenance asset availability report (AAR) Excel spreadsheet.
• Developing, interpreting, and communicating technical guidance based on regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures related to fleet management.
• Providing advice to the Deputy for Logistics on matters concerning motor vehicle control and maintenance.
• Conducting thorough safety and quality inspections on vehicles, carefully assessing various components including wheels, tires, brakes, lights, fluids, and more to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Demonstrating expertise in handling hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in accordance with established regulations, ensuring proper storage and use of materials.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Selections from this notice are subject to provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program for displaced employees
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
• The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE
• This position may require up to 5% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Vehicle Operators permit by passing the written and road test
• The position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a State Motor Vehicle Operator License, Operator License, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with passenger (P) and air brake endorsements along with a good driving record
• Employee has 90 days to obtain a commercial driver’s license from the date of entry on duty
• The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, as well as subsequent mandatory physical examinations every two years within 90 days of the expiration date

Qualifications

Employment Physical (continued): The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment physical examination, as well as subsequent mandatory physical examinations every two years within 90 days of the expiration date, scheduled through the Pentagon Motor Pool with the employer's preferred clinic. The employee will be permitted to use their own physicians if the employer is unable to schedule the appointment within 90 days of expiration.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

Your background must demonstrate a full range of performing the duties of an Automotive Worker, WG-5823-09, maintaining vehicle safety and troubleshooting problems.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.

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.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is Ability to perform the duties of an Automotive Worker without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

• Ability to Inspect
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
• Trouble Shooting

PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Work entails moderate to heavy physical exertion, including lifting, bending, and reaching to access vehicle components and perform adjustments, particularly in preventive maintenance and repair tasks. Fleet management duties typically involve less physical effort, focusing more on administrative and coordination tasks, although some on-site inspections and coordination efforts may require moderate physical exertion. Similarly, safety and quality inspections may involve moderate physical effort during vehicle assessments and road testing, as well as when handling hazardous materials. While the level of physical effort varies across duties, all sections require tasks that demand a degree of physical exertion, although to varying degrees.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Involves a combination of indoor and outdoor environments. May work in garage or workshop settings, offering some protection from the elements, but may also be exposed to outdoor conditions during inspections or repairs. Fleet management duties primarily take place in office settings with controlled temperatures, although on-site inspections of fleet vehicles may necessitate exposure to outdoor conditions. Safety and quality inspections entail a blend of indoor and outdoor work, with inspections conducted in garage settings or outdoors, potentially exposing individuals to varying weather conditions. Additionally, handling hazardous materials requires adherence to safety protocols and may involve work in designated areas with appropriate ventilation and safety equipment, irrespective of the specific duty section.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures:

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

How you will be evaluated

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

Category Rating: Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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.

Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following quality categories: The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.

• Qualified = Meets the minimum experience requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• Well Qualified = Meets the minimum experience requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies listed above.
• Best Qualified = Meets the minimum experience requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies listed above.

The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability to Inspect
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Trouble Shooting

The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).