Automotive Technician

U.S. Capitol Police•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Automotive Technician is located in the Vehicle Management Division of the Office of Facilities and Logistics, Office of Logistical Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The position performs mechanical repairs, services, and adjustments on a wide variety of fleet vehicles and USCP equipment, conducts preventive maintenance, and installs and removes police emergency equipment and accessories. The fleet includes trucks, vans, buses, special bomb and hazardous-materials vehicles, light towers, message centers, and trailers. The technician diagnoses and repairs electrical and ignition systems; heating and air conditioning; steering and suspension; wheels, axles, and brakes; engines and transmissions; and fuel and injection systems. The role also uses test equipment to locate defects, determine repair needs, and disassemble, inspect, and rebuild components. The technician reviews completed work for quality, serves as the primary installer and repair and service mechanic for fleet emergency equipment, and performs extensive bicycle repairs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and complete a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. The role requires one year of specialized experience at the CP-06/GS-08 level or equivalent, along with current ASE certifications in Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance. There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Successfully complete a background investigation and a one-year probationary period.
Have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-06/GS-08 level, such as automotive repairs involving major component overhauls, replacement of defective parts, brake adjustments, engine idle, voltage or valve adjustments, troubleshooting and repair diagnoses, or servicing heating or air conditioning units and components.
Hold current ASE certifications in Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance; certifications must be included for the application to be considered complete.
Meet all eligibility requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Successfully pass the required criminal history, credit, fingerprint, and full-field background checks if offered employment.
Male applicants must provide verification of Selective Service registration or exemption; female applicants are exempt.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical repairs, services, and adjustments on a wide variety of fleet vehicles and USCP equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and ignition, heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, wheels, axles and brakes, engines and transmissions, and fuel and injection systems.
Use test equipment to trace, diagnose, and locate defects and determine the type and extent of repairs required.
Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild components as part of repair work.
Review completed work for quality.
Install, repair, and service fleet emergency equipment, including emergency lighting, mobile telephones, sirens, radios, shotgun racks, alarm systems, and switch panels.
Perform preventive maintenance and service inspections.
Perform extensive repairs of bicycles.