Automotive Mechanic

The Auto Hobby shop at Pacific Air Forces is seeking a skilled Automotive Mechanic to join our team. As an Automotive Mechanic, you will be responsible for providing guidance and assistance to our military members and their families in fixing their automotive needs.

• Provides instruction to patrons, as requested or as deemed appropriate, and on a regular and recurring basis, performs such duties as: troubleshooting; rebuilding and repairing automotive engines, major assemblies, and components.
• Utilizes test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, compression gauges, exhaust electrical test stands, electrical testers, special feeler and dial gauges, exhaust and analyzers, engine and chassis dynamo-meters.
• Troubleshoots defects, diagnoses malfunction, and determines type and extent of repair(s) necessary.
• Tears down, rebuilds, or replaces complex components, such as engines, transmissions, differentials, axle assemblies, power steering mechanisms, braking systems, cooling systems, wheels and bearings, and hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Aligns, meshes, and connects repaired units to related mechanisms and effects adjustments according to manufacturers' specifications.
• Hooks up fuel, oil, hydraulic, and electrical systems to repaired units and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of units.
• Maintains order in the facility; enforces applicable fire, safety, and good housekeeping rules and regulations.
• Performs cleanup duties as required.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good condition by periodic and preventive maintenance.
• Recommends replacement/repair and/or acquisition of tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.

Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/29/2024.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Knowledge in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered engines which included the full range of repairing, disassembling, troubleshooting and overhauling of these engines, and provided all of the following:

Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of complex major systems and assemblies to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems or to rebuild one or more systems;

Knowledge to test and troubleshoot components and systems to locate equipment defect;

Ability to interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics and engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts, and safety manuals;

And the ability to operate electronic test equipment.

Ability to frequently lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Frequently stands, bends, stoops, crawls, and works in tight spaces.

EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional informationIndividual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Direct deposit is required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

A probationary period may be required.

Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).

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

Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.

Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.

This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

BenefitsReview our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

BenefitsReview our benefitsRequired DocumentsAs 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.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.).

The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

ResumeYour resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceDiploma/ GEDDisability Letter (VA)LicenseOther (1)Other (2)PCS OrdersProfessional CertificationProof of Marriage StatusResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE:

Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to ApplyTo be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, 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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application.

Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account.

Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

contact informationEielson NAF HR Community Services Flight354 FSS/FSCN354 Broadway St, Unit 6B Eielson AFB, AK USNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

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

Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number requestRequired DocumentsRequired documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.).

The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

ResumeYour resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceDiploma/ GEDDisability Letter (VA)LicenseOther (1)Other (2)PCS OrdersProfessional CertificationProof of Marriage StatusResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE:

Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to ApplyTo be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, 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.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application.

Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account.

Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

contact informationEielson NAF HR Community Services Flight354 FSS/FSCN354 Broadway St, Unit 6B Eielson AFB, AK USNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

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

Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request