AUTOMOTIVE WORKER - Commander, Navy Installations Command

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: Diagnosing malfunctions through the use of test equipment such as AVR (Amperage, volt and resistance) tester, oscilloscopes, gas analyzer, and dynamometers; Selecting replacement parts; adjusting engine idle, voltage and current control valves, expansion valves and pressure regulator valves. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 use lathes, undercutters, drilling machine, carburetor systems, and pressure and vacuum testers to inspect, disassemble, recondition, repair, or replace components of engines and vehicle accessories. You will analyze test results to locate improperly functioning vehicle parts for repair or replacement. You will maintain mechanical, electrical, and electronic accessories used with gasoline and diesel engines. You will annually overhaul 9-15 units of specialized groundskeeping equipment .