Automotive Mechanic; Diesel

This position is located at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, Disaster Emergency Communication Division, Bothell MERS Detachment in Bothell, Washington.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience performing maintenance on heavy-duty diesel trucks and tractors, SUV's, Vans, and Light to Mid-weight Pickup Trucks.

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level 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.

Working Conditions: The work setting may vary from a properly equipped repair shop to an excessively hot, cold, windy, or wet outdoor environment. Hazards including high voltages, noxious fumes, sharp or abrasive objects, excessive noise, toxic substances, and slippery surfaces are likely to be encountered and 1lncumbent must follow stringent safety regulations.

Physical Effort: Incumbent must be capable of working effectively in a high-stress disaster environment, sometimes under less than desirable weather and living conditions, 7 days a week, 12 or more hours a day, for up to 30 days. The incumbent is required to undergo periodic physical examinations to satisfy the Commercial Driver's License requirements in the state of residence. Incumbent must be able to lift weights up to 45 pounds and be physically and mentally capable of performing all tasks and duties associated with a mechanic in a disaster response organization.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.