Small Engine Mechanic NA-08

Summary

This position is located at Fort Eisenhower Financial Management Division - Construction Branch.

Hours of operation will be identified upon interview with hiring official.

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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.

Duties

• Performs maintenance and repair to small and large outboard engines (one cylinder, 4 HP to 6 cylinder, 200HP) to include electric motors.
• Makes visual and operational checks, troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical malfunctions using a wide variety of test equipment, such as engine analyzers, voltmeters, ohm meters, spark testers, magneto analyzer, timing light, compression tester, etc.
• Uses a wide variety of parts and service manuals, performs tune-ups and major overhauls to power head, replacing pistons and rings, bearings, valves and gaskets, repairs wiring and switches, adjusts throttle arms.
• Also repairs lower unit (transmission) to include repair and replacement of reverse and forward gears and clutch; rebuilds starters, coils, points, condensers and shift levers and assemblies, adjusts carburetors, checks and replaces spark plugs.
• Inspects equipment for damage and condition of and makes minor repairs to aluminum and fiberglass boats, repairs cracks with special kits; tightens rivets, seals/repairs leaks, and replaces floors and transoms.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Position, duty hours, location and/or activity are subject to change based on mission requirements.
• The work is performed outside and in the maintenance shop in extreme heat and cold conditions; dust, dirt and grease are always present.
• Mechanic is subject to cuts, bruises, strains, burns, and noise from operating engines.
• The mechanic makes repairs on equipment within areas that are tight fitting and hard to reach, this requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds, occasionally, may be required to lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Demonstrated work experience directly related to the duties to be performed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications:

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 2:30 pm EST by 08/28/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

FWS Allowances and Differentials

• This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
• All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

• It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

Other:

• 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/
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

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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 - 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)

• Benefits
  
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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Resume
  
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • DA Form 3434
  • If claiming Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) submit a copy of your marriage certificate along with the Military PCS Orders in order to receive consideration for SEP
  • Valid Driver's License
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• How to Apply
  
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  
  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12523794. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/28/2024 to receive consideration.
  
  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12523794.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
  
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Martina Peachey
  
  Phone
  
  571-644-7489
  
  Email
  
  martina.peachey.naf@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  DZ-NAF-W6CBAA US ARMY GARRISON FT EISENHOWER
  
  DO NOT MAIL
  
  Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Valid Driver's License
• Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• DA Form 3434
• If claiming Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) submit a copy of your marriage certificate along with the Military PCS Orders in order to receive consideration for SEP
• Valid Driver's License
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12523794. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/28/2024 to receive consideration.

• Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12523794.
• Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
• You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Martina Peachey

Phone

571-644-7489

Email

martina.peachey.naf@army.mil

Address

DZ-NAF-W6CBAA US ARMY GARRISON FT EISENHOWER

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Eisenhower, GA 30905

US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request