Automotive Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position serves as a Automotive Mechanic performing the full range of shop and field level work on many types of gasoline and diesel vehicles powered by internal combustion engine, while using specialized testing equipment. Duties Performs extensive maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles such as trucks, sedans, jeeps, farm equipment, construction equipment, forklifts, generators and trailers. | Repairs defective parts of components and systems such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brakes hoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters. | Operates a wide variety of motor vehicles ranging in size to pick up, deliver, and move supplies and materials. | Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Automotive Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform routine Automotive Mechanic tasks such as perform organizational and field maintenance and repairs to gasoline and diesel vehicles such as trucks, sedans, and jeeps. Clean, install, or replace defective parts of components and systems such as spark plugs, wheel cylinders, mufflers, brake shoes, fuel pumps, fuel lines, filters, etc. and install new assemblies such as clutches, differentials, front and rear axles. Balance tires and wheels using centrifugal wheel balancing machine and lubricate vehicles according to specifications. Road test a variety of vehicles, operate a wide variety of motor vehicles up to one-half ton pickup to deliver, and move supplies and materials. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: May be required to stand, stoop, crouch, or reach overhead for extended periods of time. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. May be required to lift objects that weigh up to 40-50 pounds, and occasionally heavier weight.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed inside building on concrete floor where it may be wet, drafty, and noisy. Exposed to dirt, grease, solvents, dust, and fumes. Subject to minor cuts, burns, bruises, electrical shocks, mashed fingers, and strains. Wears hearing protection when performing noise hazardous operations. Wears other protective equipment as called for by work being performed.

How you will be evaluated Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/28/2026 to receive consideration

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13095187).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Other information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.