Powered Support Systems Mechanic

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: Serves as a Powered Support Systems Mechanic for Tripler Army Medical Center Department of Logistics, Facility Management Branch. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. This position requires a pre-employment physical exam. This position requires lifting up to 40 lbs. This position requires immunization screening and applicable immunizations. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Shift hours are 0600-1400/1400-2200/2200-0600 - 7 days a week organization. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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(n) Powered Support Systems Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element applicants should document experience where they are able to perform common Powered Support System Mechanic tasks to include troubleshooting and repairing generators and a variety of power support systems and equipment; troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and equipment; and servicing and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration units. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Performs work, which involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Works in awkward positions or cramped areas. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Most work is done inside where it is frequently noisy, drafty, and fumes from vehicles are usually present. Occasionally performs repairs outside, sometimes during bad weather. Dirt, dust, and grease are always present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of bruises, cuts, shocks, burns, and strains while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment, and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants. Works in noise hazard areas, requiring an annual audiometric evaluation. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field 17 position. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Advanced in-hire is NOT authorized. Recruitment or relocation incentives are NOT authorized Read more Benefits 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 window Learn 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.