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    Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer - Wilkes Barre, United States - Department of Defense

    Department of Defense
    Department of Defense Wilkes Barre, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Summary


    This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.


    About the Position:

    This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 120 located in Wilkes Barre, PA.

    This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information Section)

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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    01/04/2024 to 06/28/2024


    • Salary
    $ $28.42 per hour


    • Pay scale & grade
    WG 8


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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Wilkes Barre, PA
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 10%


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed


    Yes-Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the Government.


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    None


    • Job family (Series)
    5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Not Required


    • Drug test
    Yes


    • Position sensitivity and risk
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


    • Trust determination process
    National security


    • Announcement number
    NCDE HWSR3


    • Control number
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    This job is open to


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

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    Duties


    • Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation equipment
    • Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment.
    • Remove, adjust or replace defective or worn parts and components.
    • Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired; perform preventative maintenance checks and services; and perform minor body work.
    • Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps.
    • Operate motor vehicles to check work.
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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment


    • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
    • THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
    • This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
    • This position requires a Class A CDL within 90 days of employment
    • This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
    • This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
    Qualifications


    POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be 17 January 2024 at 11:59 PM.

    Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency.

    Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued.

    Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.


    Who May Apply:
    US Citizens

    In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

    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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

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

    There is no specific length of training or experience required.

    However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Screen Out Element:
    Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further.

    To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following:

    maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts of heavy mobile equipment; perform preventive maintenance checks and services; conduct basic operational inspections to ensure the vehicles are properly serviced; and operate equipment to check work.

    Failure to meet this screen out element will result in an ineligible rating.


    PHYSICAL EFFORT
    Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Works on top of, under, or in tight compartments of equipment in cramped and awkward positions.

    Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning part assemblies and equipment.

    Occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes.

    Work is sometimes performed from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.


    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Work is performed inside and occasionally outside. The incumbent must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. The incumbent is exposed to drafts, dirt, grease, oils, and vehicle exhaust fumes. Incumbent is exposed to some inclement weather such as wind and rain. Subject to burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and strains.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information


    • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
    • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
    • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
    • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
    • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
    • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
    • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
    • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
    • Salary
    is based on the local prevailing rate.

    • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
    • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
    • New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.
    • This position offers a $5,000 recruitment bonus to individuals who are newly appointed. You are considered newly appointed if this is your first appointment as a Federal Government civilian employee or if you have a minimum of a 90 day break in service from a previous Federal civilian position. You may qualify with a break in service of less than 90 days only if your previous Federal civilian appointment was a time-limited or NOT a permanent appointment. Your recruitment bonus will be made in one lump sum of $5,000, after you have entered on duty. This bonus requires a one year service obligation to the Army Reserve Military Technician Program. If you fail to serve the specified period, you may be subject to repay the agency recruitment incentive.
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    • Benefits
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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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    Review our benefits


    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


    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, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your 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.

    Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.


    • Benefits
    Help

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits


    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


    • 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 documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.

    A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.


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

    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.


    Your 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 hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

    Other supporting documents:

    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

    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 Apply


    To apply for this position, you must 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 06/28/2024 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 or your application will be incomplete.
    • It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.
    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

    For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

    Agency contact information

    Army Applicant Help Desk

    Website

    Address

    DE-APF-W6KHAA 99TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD


    DO NOT MAIL
    Fort McCoy, WI 54656

    US

    Learn more about this agency

    Next steps

    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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


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


    The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.

    A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.


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

    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.


    Your 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 hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

    Other supporting documents:

    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

    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.

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    How to Apply


    To apply for this position, you must 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 06/28/2024 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 or your application will be incomplete.
    • It is your responsibility to verify that your 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.
    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

    For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

    Read more

    Agency contact information

    Army Applicant Help Desk

    Website

    Address

    DE-APF-W6KHAA 99TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD


    DO NOT MAIL
    Fort McCoy, WI 54656

    US

    Learn more about this agency

    Next steps

    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

    Read more

    Fair & Transparent

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


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


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    01/04/2024 to 06/28/2024


    • Salary
    $ $28.42 per hour


    • Pay scale & grade
    WG 8


    • Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Wilkes Barre, PA
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 10%


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed


    Yes-Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the Government.


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    None


    • Job family (Series)
    5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Not Required


    • Drug test
    Yes


    • Position sensitivity and risk
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


    • Trust determination process
    National security


    • Announcement number
    NCDE HWSR3


    • Control number


    This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.


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