Preservation Servicer.

Defense Logistics Agency; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a federally employed Trades and Labor personnel for duties involving preservation of a wide range of equipment at the Red River, TX site. The role includes handling of automotive, combat and engineering equipment, performing minor repairs, and disassembly when needed to access internal parts.

Applicants must meet OPM standards for Trades and Labor occupations, with attention to physical requirements and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualifications standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Screen-out element (SOE) must be met; experience could be paid, unpaid or volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Processes and preserves diverse equipment, including complete automotive, combat, engineering and similar vehicles, and their engines and fuel systems.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs for preservation or repair of broken items.
• Performs partial equipment disassembly to access internal parts for preservation application.

Job description

• Processes and preserves diverse equipment, including complete automotive, combat, engineering and similar vehicles, and their engines and fuel systems.
• Processes and preserves diverse equipment, including mechanical systems such as generators, transmissions, compressors, shop machinery, containers, small arms, and artillery.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs for the purpose of preservation, or repair of broken items.
• Performs partial equipment disassembly in order to access internal parts for application of preservatives.
• Examines items for corrosion or deterioration, performs necessary cleaning or preparation, and determines proper level of preservation to meet specifications and/or processing needs.
• Determines amounts of preservation necessary and uses extreme care to avoid damage to surrounding parts not requiring protection.
• Constructs standard framing crates, pallets, etc., to enclose or support items being preserved.

Duties

• Processes and preserves diverse equipment, including complete automotive, combat, engineering and similar vehicles, and their engines and fuel systems.
• Processes and preserves diverse equipment, including mechanical systems such as generators, transmissions, compressors, shop machinery, containers, small arms, and artillery.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs for the purpose of preservation, or repair of broken items.
• Performs partial equipment disassembly in order to access internal parts for application of preservatives.
• Examines items for corrosion or deterioration, performs necessary cleaning or preparation, and determines proper level of preservation to meet specifications and/or processing needs.
• Determines amounts of preservation necessary and uses extreme care to avoid damage to surrounding parts not requiring protection.
• Constructs standard framing crates, pallets, etc., to enclose or support items being preserved.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with No Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Red River, TX.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

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.

Physical Effort

Works and stands on concrete or asphalt surfaces for long periods of time and performs work in tiring and uncomfortable positions which require the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, reach, and lift items that may weigh up to 60 pounds. Heavier items may require the use of materials handling equipment or the assistance of another employee.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed inside in areas that may be hot, cold, damp, or drafty; but may also be performed outside subjecting the incumbent to inclement weather, wind, or mud. Also subject to dangerous or irritating fumes or vapors, acids or caustic substances; dust, dirt, oil, grease, and similar materials which may soil hands or clothing; possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises; and moderate noise. May be required to wear protective equipment such as gloves, respirators, or aprons.

Safety and Health Requirements

Employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area where assigned, as directed by the supervisor. Types of protective clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to the following: eye, respiratory, foot protection, and protective clothing (gloves, apron, coveralls, etc.). Other types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials. Employee will be required to wear approved hearing protective devices and an audiometric test will be conducted, as necessary, when working near or around noise hazardous areas, machinery, or equipment.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.
• 1194.

Reemployed Annuitants

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.