Automotive Mechanic (D0348p01) - Air National Guard Units (Puerto Rico)
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## Duties
### Summary
PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD
AIR TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Duty Location: 141st Air Control Squadron, LGRV, Aguadilla, PR
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### Responsibilities
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION:**
This position require military membership in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PRANG). If you are not a military member of the PRANG (i.e. member of the PR Army NG, civilian, active duty Airman, prior service, Airman member from another state , reservist, IRR, State Guard, etc.), you must contact the ANG Recruiting and Retention Superintendent (RRS) Office at (787) 289-1400 extension 1713 or (787) 529-2094 o request the PRANG Military Basic Requirements (MBR) Certification.
**AREA OF CONSIDERATION:**
**Area 1 =** All permanent Enlisted employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
**Area 2 =** All indefinite Enlisted employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
**To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.**
### Travel Required
Not required
##### Supervisory status
No
##### Promotion Potential
10
* #### Job family (Series)
5823 Automotive Mechanic
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## Requirements
### Conditions of Employment
* NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Possess or be able to acquire a SECRET security clearance.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
* Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination and periodic medical evaluation thereafter
* Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
* Excepted Civil Service Technicians are required to maintain a MOS/AFSC and military grade that is determined by the NGB to be compatible with the assigned technician position.
* In order to achieve compatibility prior to effective date of personnel action, individual selected must be eligible for military assignment to a paragraph and line number in one of the following 2T1XX or 2T3XX.
* Note: In order to qualify for above mentioned AFSC(s) you must comply with mandatory entry requirements contained in Air Force Manual AFMAN 36-2108, Enlisted Classification or AFMAN 36-2105, Officer Classification, as applicable.
* If selected for this position who is not qualified in one of the mentioned AFSC, MUST submit to HRO, before date of appointment, the correct military paperwork/application to attend the technical training school required to be AFSC Qualified.
* If selectee fails to process the school application and does not successfully graduate from the school, he/she will be terminated from the technician program for failure to meet the compatibility standards and receive a 30 days notice of separation.
* Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.
* 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.
### Qualifications
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience.** Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position.** National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
**GENERAL EXPERIENCE**:Experience or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to maintain and repair automotive vehicles. Must have knowledge of where and how components, accessories, and parts of systems, such as wheel cylinders, fuel lines, condensers, etc. are installed. Must have the ability to use test equipment, reference material and manuals, and maintain tools and equipment.
**SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:**Applicant **must possess more than EIGHTEEN (18) months** of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as performing engine tune-ups, setting engine timing; understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment; establishing and maintaining adequate bench and special stock support levels; using independent judgment and own initiative on the repair work and assisting in review and maintenance of technical orders, operating instructions, commercial publications.
**DUTIES:** As a AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (D0348P01), WG-5823-10, you will maintain, repair and modify various types of motor vehicles, both gasoline and diesel powered.
***WORKING ENVIRONMENT:*** Work is conducted inside and outside, in inclement weather, and on icy, wet and slippery surfaces. Incumbent is subject to dangers from exposure to toxic fumes, high pressure air and hazardous materials, noise and ultra-violet rays. It may be necessary for the incumbent to wear personal protective equipment while performing maintenance functions. Frequently is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises.
***PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*** Works in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Regularly required to manually lift equipment and components weighing 20 to 60 pounds. Occasionally will manually lift items weighing 75 pounds and with assistance or with mechanical devices, objects over 100 pounds.
### Education
**There are no educational requirements for this position at this time.**
### 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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### 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, 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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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### Background checks and security clearance
##### Security clearance
Secret
##### Drug test required
No
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## Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume (mandatory) Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. Student transcript showing conferred Degree (if applicable).
4. Additional documentation (if required in the vacancy announcement).
Additional information is available at our web site: local intranet address https://pr-arng-web/HRO or outside Internet address http://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/hro
#### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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## 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. Learn more about federal benefits.
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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.
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## How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10388861
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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### Agency contact information
### Lorraine Cruz-Olan
##### Phone
(787) 289-1480
##### Fax
(787) 279-1408
lorraine.cruz-olan.mil@mail.mil
##### Address
PR 141st Air Control Squadron
Punta Borinquen Radar Site
Aguadilla, PR 00904
US
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### Next steps
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.
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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
* An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
* An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/520774900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
*Open & closing dates:* 01/07/2019 to 01/21/2019
*Service:* Excepted
*Pay scale & grade:* WG 10
*Salary:* $16.49 to $19.28 per hour
*Appointment type:* Permanent
*Work schedule:* Full-Time