Auto Mechanic
: Job Details :

This position is located in a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicles including gasoline and diesel engines and other mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronically controlled systems.To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Trouble shooting Use of Measuring Instructions SCREEN OUT: Experience as an automotive mechanic working independently in a full-service shop performing duties including the following: maintaining, repairing, and overhauling work on automobiles, trucks, construction and turf maintenance equipment, high reach lifts, and other vehicles including gasoline and diesel engines, electric motors, and other mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronically controlled systems; 2) troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, electric motors, and related computer assisted electrical, electronic, braking, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies; 3) disassembling, repairing, replacing, reconditioning, and rebuilding components of the various systems, and making independent judgements based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices; 4) performing vehicle and equipment operation checks in order to determine safety deficiencies or service requirements of vehicles and equipment. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience : 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.There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.