AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector Headquarters, Mission Readiness Operations, Fleet, Laredo, TX This position will allow you to use your expertise in automotive repair and maintenance. This position starts at a salary of $29.49 per hour (WS-10, Step 1) to $34.43 per hour (WS-10, Step 05). Apply for this exciting opportunity to help strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland by ensuring the availability of a safe and reliable vehicle fleet. This position will allow you to use and share your expertise in automotive repair and maintenance. Your major duties will include:
Planning, assigning, and directing work for a sector vehicle maintenance unit Scheduling and approving leave, setting performance requirements, making performance appraisals, planning and initiating training, and maintaining production reports and records Supervising everyday equipment maintenance and heavy equipment operation Troubleshooting, repairing and/or overhauling major automotive components Establishing yearly priorities and goals relating to the utilization and operation of all Agency equipment used for Border Patrol operations Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality 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. To minimally qualify for the WS-10 grade level, you meet the Screen Out elements:
Supervising other employees as a regular assignment. Supervising technical work including the troubleshooting and repairing of automotive systems in accordance with technical manual in a safe environment. To meet screen out elements, you should have experience performing the following duties:
Supervising the performance of preventive maintenance on vehicles Supervising the troubleshooting and repair of vehicle systems Maintaining records and vehicle logs; writing and completing vehicle work orders Conducting safety inspections; ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and procedures (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc) Setting performance requirements and conducting informal/formal performance evaluations; resolving minor complaints or referring more serious situations to a higher authority In addition to the experience described above, you will be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:
Knowledge of hazardous materials/waste and their production, uses, interactions, dangers, handling, storage and disposal. Ability to provide guidance or assistance to lower-level employees in diagnostics, use of shop tools and equipment, proper repair procedures and safety. Ability to prepare and maintain paperwork including but not limited to vehicle maintenance records; safety and environment records; time and attendance; and work orders. Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals to troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctions in automotive components or systems. 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. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 04/09/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector Headquarters, Mission Readiness Operations, Fleet, Laredo, TX This position will allow you to use your expertise in automotive repair and maintenance. This position starts at a salary of $29.49 per hour (WS-10, Step 1) to $34.43 per hour (WS-10, Step 05). Apply for this exciting opportunity to help strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland by ensuring the availability of a safe and reliable vehicle fleet. This position will allow you to use and share your expertise in automotive repair and maintenance. Your major duties will include:
Planning, assigning, and directing work for a sector vehicle maintenance unit Scheduling and approving leave, setting performance requirements, making performance appraisals, planning and initiating training, and maintaining production reports and records Supervising everyday equipment maintenance and heavy equipment operation Troubleshooting, repairing and/or overhauling major automotive components Establishing yearly priorities and goals relating to the utilization and operation of all Agency equipment used for Border Patrol operations Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality 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. To minimally qualify for the WS-10 grade level, you meet the Screen Out elements:
Supervising other employees as a regular assignment. Supervising technical work including the troubleshooting and repairing of automotive systems in accordance with technical manual in a safe environment. To meet screen out elements, you should have experience performing the following duties:
Supervising the performance of preventive maintenance on vehicles Supervising the troubleshooting and repair of vehicle systems Maintaining records and vehicle logs; writing and completing vehicle work orders Conducting safety inspections; ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and procedures (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc) Setting performance requirements and conducting informal/formal performance evaluations; resolving minor complaints or referring more serious situations to a higher authority In addition to the experience described above, you will be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:
Knowledge of hazardous materials/waste and their production, uses, interactions, dangers, handling, storage and disposal. Ability to provide guidance or assistance to lower-level employees in diagnostics, use of shop tools and equipment, proper repair procedures and safety. Ability to prepare and maintain paperwork including but not limited to vehicle maintenance records; safety and environment records; time and attendance; and work orders. Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals to troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctions in automotive components or systems. 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. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 04/09/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles:
If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP eligible. Information about CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher.
- Department:
5823 Automotive Mechanic - Salary Range:
$29.49 to $34.43 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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