Automotive Worker
Company
Department of the Interior - National Park Service
Location
Luray, Virginia Luray, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This career/career-conditional permanent full-time position is located at Shenandoah National Park in the Division of Facilities Management, Headquarters Auto Repair Shop.
Open to the first 75 applicants or until 09/30/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You may also be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- Required to obtain/maintain Mobile HVAC Certification within 60 days of EOD.
- Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You occasionally may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- Government housing is not available.
- Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- You may occasionally be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or
- (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
- Technical practices
- Use of measuring instruments
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Trouble shooting
Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Physical Demands: Requires making repairs which often require working in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and the work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles, and making repairs in other tight spaces. Required to frequently lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighting 40-50 pounds and occasionally moves moderately heavier items with assistance or with mechanical devices.Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise and fumes from vehicles. Occasionally the work may be performed outisde under adverse weather conditions. May be continually exposed to dirt, dust, and grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irrations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. To reduce the dangers and irritations from these conditions, the incumbent follw prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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