Automotive Mechanic

GS 5: Applicant must possess at least three (3) years of GE one (1) of which was equivalent to the GS 4 grade level. GE is: Removed, replaced, cleaned, and installed a variety of common parts, components, and accessories such as filters, lamps, fluids, and fuses Used basic tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches Interpreted parts manuals and manufacturers’ repair manuals in both hard copy and electronic formats GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is: Performed routine vehicle maintenance and inspections to include oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations and wheel balancing, predelivery inspections, tire repair, and battery replacement Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems Maintained and updated vehicle records and inventories GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is: Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include anti-lock brakes, air conditioning systems, and anti-theft devices Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and supplies GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is: Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include hybrid vehicles, drive assistance systems, air bag systems, electronic systems, vehicle networks and communication systems Diagnosed, troubleshot, and inspected vehicles for assimilation into a fleet Reviewed and analyzed technical data to maintain vehicular and non-vehicular equipment Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems Research industry trends and made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of work proposed Desired Skills Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are: Experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field with formal education or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Snap-On, ASE, Military, etc.) EPA recognized refrigerant handling certification State emissions or state level safety inspection license Inspection and maintenance with emergency lighting systems
The Automotive Mechanic is responsible for the difference phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelors degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization.