Summary This position is located within the Facility Management Service at the Martinsburg, WV VAMC. As an Automotive Mechanic performing tasks involving troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited too the following: Perform snow removal and mowing. Responsible for a fleet of vehicles and buses. Also responsible for all fleet vehicle maintenance. Work on gasoline and diesel motorized grounds maintenance equipment and systems. Responsible for the maintenance and service for onsite diesel generators, also the repair of, trouble shooting. and adjusting of electrical and pneumatic controls. Use of skills to make repairs, adjustments, and overhaul to hydraulic units, stationary and portable. Minor overhaul includes totally rebuilding or replacing numerous mechanical and / or electrical components of equipment or vehicles. This may include engines, transmissions, AC / heating systems, drive axles and transfer cases, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, steering systems, and body / structural frame components. The @type of engines involved is both two-cycle and four-cycle, normally aspirated, rotary-blower super-charged and turbo-charged diesel engines, and two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Classes and @types of equipment worked on involves but is not limited to (a) stationary power generators; (b) stationary air compressors; (c) portable (trailer mounted) power generators; (d) portable (trailer mounted), air compressors; patient transportation vehicles described as Van Body Handicapped Patient Vehicles, panel trucks and passenger buses. Required to operate vehicles including test driving after maintenance work and pick up and deliver of vehicles that require a CDL license. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Automotive Mechanic/PD25293-0 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety 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; religions; 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: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work is frequently performed in the field without shelter and in awkward positions. Injury hazard is higher than in most grounds' trades. A high degree of manipulation and muscular effort is required and is higher than in most grounds' trades. The incumbent must be in good health and physical condition; the incumbents work is walking, standing, bending, and stooping and subject to discomfort from periods in the sun, chilly or rainy weather. Also physically subject to strains from lifting heavy pieces of equipment, parts, and tools. Education Additional Information "Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care." Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
