Automotive Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is located within the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Engineering Service at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. The Automotive Worker performs skilled but less complex automotive repair and maintenance work on gas, diesel and electric-powered vehicles and small engine equipment under the direction of M&O supervisors.

Applicants will be evaluated using the OPM Federal Wage System element method, with emphasis on safety practices and the ability to follow

Qualifications

• WG-2+ level experience; screen-out element applies at WG-2.
• Responses to the questionnaire must be supported by resume details.
• Experience may be paid or volunteer; credit considered per resume.

Responsibilities

• Equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Measuring instruments usage and calibration.
• Technical practices in automotive repair.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics of vehicles.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Work with minimal supervision as directed.

Skills

Equipment assembly

Interpret instructions

Measuring instruments

Technical practices

Troubleshooting

Use and maintain tools

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Safety equipment use

Job description

This position is located within the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Engineering Service at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. The Automotive Worker performs skilled but less complex automotive repair and maintenance work on gas, diesel and electric-powered vehicles and small engine equipment under the direction of M&O supervisors.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:

Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required. Climbing and working from ladders, step stools, or under car lifts in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions is necessary. Using hand tools necessitates considerable arm and hand movement and dexterity. Items up to 50 pounds are lifted and carried. Items over 50 pounds are infrequently carried or other assist in movement.

Works both inside and outside. When inside, frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. When outside, is exposed to bad weather and in wet or icy areas. Exposed to irritations and discomfort from dusts, grease, heat and fumes. Subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock and injuries from falls while positioning and moving equipment. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves and protective clothing. Some safety equipment may be hot and uncomfortable and will be worn for long periods of time.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.