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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIR INSPECTOR

Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces
673 LOGISTICS READINESS SQ

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform inspections of completed repair work accomplished on vehicles by mechanics to determine that the physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards, specifications, or other requirements; certifies that vehicles are ready to be returned to use.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/13/2026 to 02/20/2026
Salary
$87,550 to - $101,992 per year

$41.95 to $48.87 Per Hour

Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
9M-AFPC-12889000-151567-PSB
Control number
857594400

Duties

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  • Accomplishes quality assurance inspections on completed repairs of heavy and general-purpose vehicles.
  • Debriefs customers/vehicle operators and performs incoming inspections on special purpose, heavy, general purpose type vehicles and vehicular equipment.
  • Performs heavy mobile equipment and automotive mechanic work including troubleshooting malfunctions, determining the type and extent of repair required, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
  • Utilizes established practices, procedures, and regulations regarding safety, security, and environmental issues.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Will be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
  • Must meet all certification requirements of the position
  • Must receive training on the handling and disposition of hazardous materials
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
  • Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
  • Incumbent must possess or have the capability to acquire an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and any required endorsements within 12 months of assignment. This requirement is a condition of employment
  • Employee is required to utilize security and safety practices and procedures at all times. Must wear protective safety equipment and clothing when appropriate
  • Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
  • This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The employee works in tiring, awkward, or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time
  • Work is performed on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles. Frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, and crouching is required
  • Frequent lifting, handling, and carrying of parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds is required. Similar effort is exerted in pushing, pulling, and positioning heavy parts, assemblies, and equipment
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
  • Personnel are expected to report to duty when base leadership has declared "Minimum Manning" due to inclement weather
  • Will be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means

Qualifications

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  • Will be required to train and/or guide lower graded personnel.
  • May require additional work experience on snow removal, construction, refueling, firefighting and material handling, aircraft towing, and aircraft deicing vehicles and equipment.
  • Recall to duty will be a requirement of this position.
  • May be required to participate in contingency situations, real world and exercise.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Will be required to perform duties of supervisor in his/her absence.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5800 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-5803 HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIR INSPECTOR without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of technical practices, procedures, repairs, maintenance, and services performed on a variety of heavy mobile equipment/special purpose and automotive vehicles including major systems and subsystems such as diesel, multi-fue1 and gasoline engines; automatic and manual transmissions; multi-gear assemblies; electronic fuel injection; emission control; air conditioning systems and cooling systems; related electronic, hydraulic, fuel, air and other component assemblies; and a variety of positioning systems.
2. Knowledge of a variety of test equipment such as engine analyzers, dynamometers, diagnostic tachometers, diagnostic test equipment, and other equipment required for performing work, troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical problems, analyzing malfunctions, and determining the extent of necessary repairs.
3. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures; the use of personal protection equipment; safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools and other common-to-the-trade equipment and machinery; proper handling and disposal of hazardous material and waste products such as petroleum, oil and lubricant products; standard housekeeping practices for maintaining a clean and safe working environment; and in security for facilities, tools and equipment.
4. Skill in selecting the proper service manuals, technical orders, diagrams, and schematics; reading, interpreting, and applying instructions, specifications, and similar guides to properly service, repair and modify equipment.
5. Ability to complete work with little or no supervision including performing quality assurance inspections to determine if the physical and operating characteristics of repaired equipment are within acceptable standards, specifications, or other requirements that the vehicles can be released for use.
6. Ability to communicate orally and legibly in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

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

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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