AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.

This National Guard position is for a AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D0474000 and is part of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

What you will do

• As a AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, WG-5823-10, you willmaintain, repair, and modify various types of motor vehicles, both gasoline and diesel powered, to include heavy and low speed operated vehicles.
• Inspects general condition of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles to determine overall vehicle condition, cause of malfunction or need for repair.
• Diagnoses malfunctions by visual or auditory examination methods.
• Uses complex test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges to determine exact nature or extent of repairs or adjustments necessary.
• Isolates malfunction cause using systematic vehicle analysis.
• Troubleshoots, inspects, tests and analyzes vehicle computer/electrical control systems, mechanical and hydraulic systems, lubricating, cooling, air conditioning and exhaust systems, engine electrical systems, engine fuel-air systems, electronic/pneumatic controlled automatic transmission and differentials, power dividers, power trains, brakes, steering and suspension systems.
• Operates general and special purpose vehicles, base maintenance and materials handling equipment, as required to support the unit mission.
• Performs required repair of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles as assigned, using independent judgment and own initiative on the repair work.
• Performs Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) including scheduled and special inspections.
• Determines when and how far major components should be torn down; what parts and mechanisms can be reworked, refitted, or replaced with new parts and the type, extent and alignment required, using technical orders, commercial manuals or local directives.
• Removes, rebuilds, repairs, replaces vehicle system components.
• Adjusts and overhauls engine mechanical systems, state of the art systems, electrical, air conditioning, fuel-air, emission control, power trains, gear reduction systems, electronic/pneumatic controlled automatic transmissions, differentials, power dividers and brakes, steering and suspension system components.
• Performs operational driving tests to determine serviceability.
• Performs body repair and corrosion control; repaints and refinishes surfaces as required.
• Repairs and/or replaces body parts, locks, glass, etc., and determines if additional repairs are required.
• Uses welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment.
• Cleans, tests and repairs radiators/oil coolers and associated parts.
• Incumbent replaces or repairs tires and tubes and balances wheels.
• Prepares, maintains and submits maintenance work orders for man-hour and data collection accounting.
• Records work performed or delayed and parts or maintenance required.
• Assists in review and maintenance of technical orders, operating instructions, commercial publications, Major Command (MAJCOM) and local publications, as well as other pertinent directives.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining adequate bench and special stock support levels and appropriate tools and equipment.
• Uses and maintains shop equipment.
• Researches or assists in requisitioning materials, parts and equipment necessary to perform the vehicle maintenance/management mission.
• Participates as On-the-Job Training (OJT) instructor in the vehicle maintenance area.
• Conducts instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance concerning all aspects of vehicles and assigned shop maintenance support equipment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of instruction, maintains individual and section training and qualification records in the Air Force automated information system (AIS) of record.
• Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members.
• Trains assigned drill status guardsmen on the maintenance, repair, and modification of various types of motor vehicles, both gasoline and diesel powered.
• Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs to train drill status guard members in mission critical tasks.
• Conducts unit wide training in environmental issues including Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM), Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) and other environmental related areas.
• Carries out various duties in support of mobilization readiness of section assigned personnel and equipment.
• Assists in conducting the local occupational safety and health training program, to include compliance with directives and procedures for proper disposal of hazardous waste products.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• E1-E6 For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1) 7.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• RESUME Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the 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.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB.
• Example: $55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).