Automotive Worker

3 months ago


Highlands, United States US National Park Service Full time

**Duties**:

- Replaces solenoids, relays, control modules, water pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, brake pads/shoes, wheel bearings/hubs, ball joints, control arms, steering linkages, exhaust components, cooling system components, engine components, belts, hoses, tires, and complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cased, transaxles and rearends.
- Services and checks air conditioning systems, including purging and recharging systems, flushing radiators and replacing anti-freeze solutions, and aligning cars and trucks by adjusting caster, camber and toe.
- May assist with, or prepare monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, job reports and vehicle labor and parts forms.
- Responsible for neatness and organization of work area and assigned tools; parts control and inventory, immediate cleanup of any spills or other concerns that may present a hazard to shop personnel or others.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- U.S. Citizenship required.
- 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 must also 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.
- **Vehicle Operation**:You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- **Uniform**:You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- **Government Housing**: Occupancy of government quarters may be available.

**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)

**SCREEN OUT**: Experience that demonstrates the ability to perform work as an Automotive Worker and independently performing Automotive Worker duties in the park automotive repair shop and in the field including performing automotive and equipment repairs, using common tools of the trade, using diagnostic skills to establish procedures for repairing electrical, fuel, steering/suspension, driveline, braking and other issues causing failure in automotive systems.
- **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**:
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

**Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility**:Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.

**Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.**

**Physical Demands**: Moderate physical effort may be required in making couplings between the vehicle and towed equipment. Considerable physical effort may be required to ch