AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Direct Hire Authority

1. Troubleshoots defects and diagnoses malfunctions.
2. Maintains repairs and/or overhauls complex major components and systems.
3. Interprets and applies manufacturers repair manuals and technical specifications.
4. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains safe and clean work environment.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.

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-5400 Automotive Maintenance Family. 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 The Position 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 safety regulations procedures and policies to include environmental directives pertaining to handling hazardous materials.
2. Knowledge of equipment common to the trade i.e. front-end alignment and wheel balancing equipment turning and grinding equipment for servicing brake drums and discs or rotor assemblies and drilling and pressure bleeding devices.
3. Knowledge of technical practices in order to repair and/or overhaul major components and systems such as engines transmissions differentials transaxles electronic fuel injection systems emission control systems and related electrical electronic hydraulic fuel and other assemblies.
4. Skill in the use of measuring instruments and test equipment i.e. computerized engine analyzers compression testers test benches oscilloscopes multimeters special feeler and dial gauges etc.
5. Skill in troubleshooting defects and diagnosing malfunctions and determining the kind and extent of maintenance and/or repairs needed.
6. Skill in using hand and power tools common to the occupation i.e. wrenches screwdrivers insulated pliers electric drills pneumatic wrenches and soldering irons.
7. Ability to interpret and apply manufacturers repair manuals and technical specifications schematics engineering drawings diagnostic codes computer printouts and safety manuals.
8. Ability to maintain repair and overhaul complex major components and systems in combustion-powered automotive vehicles electric-powered vehicles and equipment towed vehicles and equipment over-the road trucks and comparable vehicles without more than normal supervision.