Summary The position is located in the Service Line of the Engineering Dept under the direct supervision of the Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor at the Department of Veterans Affairs - Finger Lakes HCS, Bath, NY campus. The primary duties of the position are to be an Automotive Worker with secondary duties as a Motor Vehicle Operator. Responsibilities Cleans, removes, adjusts, and replaces defective automotive parts and components. Replaces sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, gaskets, hoses. Operates, uses test equipment and tools such as wrenches, sockets, brake tools, pliers, screwdrivers etc. Services and checks air conditioning systems by purging/recharging systems. Operates several vehicles such as gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles, dump trucks, passenger shuttle and cargo vans which have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds to and up to 26,000 pounds. Operates hydraulic dumping mechanisms to unload or spread material in a dump bed. Other duties as assigned. NOTE: Applicants must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement. Work Schedule: M-F, 7am-3pm Position Description Title/PD#: Automotive Worker/ PD # 24002-O 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 identification 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) Applicant must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, 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, 06/12/2026. 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. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting Use of Measuring Instruments 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: Work in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Stand for long periods of time. Bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles and make repairs in tight spaces. Frequently, lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighting up to 40 pounds. Occasionally move moderately heavy items with assistance or with mechanical devices, including objects weighting up to over 50 pounds. Effort is required to control vehicles that carry heavy loads or large number of people. Incumbent meets planes, drives buses/vans etc. up to 150 miles from the VAMC to pick up new admissions, VACO personnel, supplies, etc. Incumbent is responsible to assist others (Nursing Aids) for safe loading and unloading of patients and/or residents, and wheelchair patients. Working Conditions: Automotive work is performed on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise and fumes from vehicles. Occasionally, performs work outside under adverse weather conditions. Continually exposed to dirt, dust, and grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, socks, bruises, cuts and strains. Operates vehicles in all @type of weather and traffic conditions. Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems and has the potential to be exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Education Additional Information 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.
