Automotive Mechanic

Summary

This position is located at Auto Skills, Community Recreation, Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. The purpose of this position is to complete automotive adjustments, repairs and installations.

Duties

General (Duties Include but are not limited to):

• Work involves troubleshooting, repairing, and/or overhauling major components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, a/c control systems and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other assemblies.
• Tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on components of these systems following instructions contained in technical manuals.
• Isolates and repairs complex malfunctions which are often difficult to trace by a combination of visual and auditory examinations and uses a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, a/c system analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and special feeler and dial gauges.
• Disassembles, repairs, replaces, reconditions, and rebuilds components of the various systems and makes independent judgements based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices.
• Observes safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and requirements.
• Operates vehicles to test repair and move around facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Must possess at least one (1) Automotive Service Excellent (ASE) certification

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.

If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Benefits

This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period – immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave – 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave – Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).

Sick Leave – 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) Paid Holidays – 11 Per Year Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance NAF Retirement Plan 401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3% Long Term Disability Plan Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage Medical savings account (FSA) Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

Required Documents

The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload. Resume Proof of education/training:

• if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.