Automotive Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
About 2 weeks left
Salary: $91,083 – $121,002
per year
(CP-07)
Job Details
Position Overview
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.Duties
The position is located in the Vehicle Management Division of the Office of Facilities and Logistics, Office of Logistical Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The incumbent performs the full range of mechanical repairs, services and adjustments to a wide variety of fleet vehicles, performs preventive maintenance and installs and removes police emergency equipment and accessories.Performs the full range of repairs, services and adjustments to a wide range of fleet vehicles including trucks, vans, buses, special bomb and hazmat vehicles, light towers, message centers, trailers and all United States Capitol Police (USCP) equipment. Duties include diagnosing and performing repairs to electrical and ignition, heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, wheels, axles and brakes, engines and transmissions, and fuel and injection systems and reviewing completed work for quality.
Uses a wide variety of test equipment to trace, diagnose, and locate defects and determine the type and extent of repairs required and disassembles, inspects and rebuilds components in completing tasks. Serves as primary installer, repair and service mechanic for fleet emergency equipment including emergency lighting, mobile telephones, sirens, radios, shot gun racks, alarm systems, and switch panels. Performs preventive maintenance and service inspections. Performs extensive repair of bicycles.
Qualifications & Requirements
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For CP-07/GS-09: Applicants qualifying for the CP-07/GS-09 level includes one (1) year/52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-06/GS-08 level. Specialized experience consists of: working on automotive repairs such as overhauling major components, replacing defective parts, adjusting brakes, engine idle, voltage or valves; troubleshooting, repair diagnoses; or servicing heat and/or air conditioning units and components.
Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in all of the
following five (5) areas listed below:
1. Suspension and Steering;
2. Brakes;
3. Electrical/Electronic Systems;
4. Heating and Air Conditioning;
5. Engine Performance;
And
*Certifications
Must Be Included to Consider Application Complete*
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period.Evaluations
Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
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