Powered Support Systems Mechanic

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency in Tracy, California, seeks a position in the Office of Response and Recovery, Logistics Management Directorate, Distribution Management Division to support generator and fleet maintenance operations for disaster response.

Ideal candidate has experience with transportation, operation, modification, maintenance, and repair of generator assembled equipment and combustion-powered vehicles, with emphasis on safety and readiness to meet critical needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation and maintenance of generator equipment.

Responsibilities

• Experience and duties related to transportation, operation, modification, maintenance, and repair of generator equipment and combustion-powered vehicles.

Skills

Generator readiness

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Response and Recovery, Logistics Management Directorate, Distribution Management Division. The ideal candidate for this position has experience in operational readiness for a generator and fleet maintenance program to include transportation, operation, modification, maintenance, and repair of generator assembled equipment, combustion-powered automotive vehicles, trucks, and comparable vehicles.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, 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.

Working Conditions

The work may vary from a properly equipped shop environment to an excessively hot, cold, windy or wet outdoor environment. Incumbent may be subject to experiencing cuts, abrasions, bruises, and electrical shock. Hazards include high voltages, noxious fumes, sharp or abrasive objects, excessive noise, toxic substances, and slippery surfaces. Incumbent must follow stringent safety regulations. Generators can result in the electrocution death or injury of responders, disaster installation technicians and/or disaster victims.

Physical Effort

While the majority of work is performed in a Distribution Center/warehouse environment, the incumbent is required to respond to disaster situations in making fleet and electrical power generation equipment available and ensuring its functionality to meet critical needs. Work requires standing, bending, kneeling, lifting and climbing; work may be tiring and have to be performed in uncomfortable positions. Incumbent must be able to lift weights up to 45 pounds and be physically and medically capable of performing all tasks and duties characteristic of the position. Periodic physical examinations are required to satisfy Commercial Driver's License requirements.

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.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Current or former FEMA Reservists/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)

To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.