AddressSummary This position is located within the Grounds Section of the Facilities Management Service Line at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY and is responsible to repair and overhaul all Heavy Mobile Equipment to maintain a consistent snow removal and ground restoration throughout the year. Responsibilities The major duties include but are not limited to: Dismantles, overhauls, rebuilds, reassembles and adjusts brakes, clutches, transmissions, and differentials, including the replacement of any badly worn or broken parts to the Station's tractors, road equipment, grounds equipment, fire trucks, power lawn mowers, generators, pumps and other equipment powered by internal combustion engines, gas or diesel, including snowplowing equipment; Dissembles, inspects, repairs and adjusts wheel bearings, shock absorbers, steering mechanisms and wheel alignments; Performs compression, ignition and carburetor repairs; Tests and repairs starters, generators, wiring, etc.; Performs limited amounts of welding and soldering; Performs complete engine overhaul jobs as required; Operates a drill press, air compressors, electrical testing apparatus, small generators and snowplowing equipment; Performs the duties of an automotive mechanic and works on or assists with repairs to any of the station's VA Owned vehicles and equipment; Performs limited amounts of mechanical work, other than automotive, as conditions require; Assists with grass mowing, driving and snow removal during those periods when needed; and, Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Driver's License: A current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Air Brake" endorsement is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid Commercial Driver's License. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Requirements of the job description requires that the individual have no physical limitations in that 85 percent of the duties require moderate to strenuous physical effort in making overhead repairs when the vehicle or equipment is on a lift and where parts are worked on in hard to reach places that require him/her to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, kneel, as well as laying down to work in tiring uncomfortable positions Heavy muscular effort is involved lifting, pulling and/or pushing heavy parts and components weighing up to 100lbs. Must have dexterity of foot, hand and mind at all times. For the most part the incumbent's time is spent inside. Incumbent must frequently stand for long periods of time on hard surfaces. He/She will be exposed to some danger from carbon monoxide fumes and very noisy conditions, where dirt, dust, grease and other hazardous fluids that may cause irritation or burns to the skin exist. He/She is exposed to dangers that may cause cuts, bruises, abrasions, shocks, burns, and strains. At times, the incumbent will have to work outside and be exposed to inclement weather conditions to include rain, snow, freezing conditions and extreme high temperatures while making repairs operating vehicles or equipment. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive Safely Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (Mobile Equipment operations) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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). 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. 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. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (607) 664-4000. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.
