Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Mobile Equipment Mechanic Training Leader over three or more military and/or civilian Federal Wage System (FWS) workers. Responsibilities -Trains heavy mobile equipment and automotive equipment mechanic workers. -Plans and schedules on-the-job training assignments. -Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. -Keeps records of trainee progress and maintains training program documentation and files. -Tracks the progress of military up-grade trainees in completing Career Development Courses. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WL-5800-Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Family, Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRAINING LEADER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting methods and techniques for a variety of pieces of heavy mobile and automotive equipment such as fire trucks, cargo loaders, aircraft refueling and towing vehicles, heavy construction equipment, and military/tactical design cars and trucks; and knowledge of the heavy mobile and automotive equipment systems, sub-systems, and components. 2. Knowledge of the operation of heavy mobile equipment and automotive systems, subsystems, and components including engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, suspension, heating/air conditioning, drive trains, and computer control systems. 3. Knowledge of established safety and occupational health and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to vehicle maintenance and repair. 4. Skill in troubleshooting defects, diagnosing malfunctions and determining the kind and extent of maintenance and/or repairs needed to train and lead other mechanics in the proper use of the tools, techniques, materials, measuring devices, precision instruments and safety devices. 5. Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, instructions, specifications, diagrams, illustrations, schematics, and similar guides and demonstrate proper trade techniques to others. 6. Ability to plan and schedule on-the-job training sessions, to evaluate the workers' progress in training and determine when workers are fully capable of performing tasks for which they have been trained. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12516484 If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.