Automotive Mechanic

U.S. Secret Service•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Automotive Mechanic serves in the Secret Service Police, Office of the Chief, performing operational maintenance of fleet and armored vehicles that support the U.S. Secret Service protective mission. The position maintains and modifies special-purpose protective vehicles, armored vehicles, buses, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and other small-engine equipment. The role starts at $34.71 per hour (WG-10 step 01), with potential pay up to $40.55 per hour (WG-10 step 05). The mechanic performs technical maintenance and inspections, diagnoses and repairs vehicle components and assemblies, and supports vehicle upkeep by managing shop parts, tools, equipment, and supplies. Work may take place inside a shop or outdoors and involves physical exertion and exposure to vehicle-related hazards and weather conditions.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Possess and maintain a current and valid U.S. driver's license; applicants must provide license number, state, and expiration date.
Possess three or more National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or equivalent before appointment.
Ability to perform Automotive Mechanic work without more than normal supervision, demonstrated through relevant experience and training.
Experience performing automotive maintenance, repair, overhaul, replacement, and installation on major components, assemblies, and systems such as engines, transmissions, electrical systems, exhaust, and brakes.
Experience using test equipment and machine tools for diagnostics and repairs.
Ability to interpret repair manuals, technical specifications, and safety manuals.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
Technical practices and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to use measuring instruments.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, stooping, bending, stretching, kneeling, crouching, working in cramped or hard-to-reach spaces, and lifting parts and equipment up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
Submit to a credit check after accepting a conditional offer, a pre-appointment drug test, and random drug testing while employed.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
Meet the qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Perform regular technical maintenance and modifications using complex tooling to address mechanical issues specific to armored vehicle platforms.
Receive, store, issue, requisition, inventory, and monitor tools, equipment, parts, and shop supplies as a parts and supply room attendant.
Maintain special-purpose protective and armored vehicles, as well as other mission-support vehicles and small-engine equipment, including buses, motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs.
Inspect armored and special-purpose vehicles to ensure proper operation and protective function and certify asset reliability.
Troubleshoot and repair major vehicle components and subcomponents using appropriate test procedures.
Repair or replace components such as sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, radiator caps, condensers, engine gaskets, belts, hoses, and complete assemblies such as engines.
Perform vehicle maintenance, repair, overhaul, replacement, and installation on engines, transmissions, electrical systems, exhaust systems, brakes, and other systems.
Use test equipment and machine tools for diagnostic testing and repair work.
Interpret repair manuals, technical specifications, and safety manuals.
Use required personal safety equipment and follow safety and environmental control programs.