Automotive Mechanic Leader

This position is located in the Vehicle Management Division, Office of Logistical Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. The Automotive Mechanic Leader is responsible for performing a full range of mechanical repairs, servicing, and adjustments to a wide variety of fleet vehicles. Performing and leading several Automotive Technicians, a Motorcycle Mechanic, and an Armored Vehicle Mechanic in the performance of work. Ensure the work is distributed so that everyone in the work group is busy. Obtains needed information or decisions from the supervisor on problems that arise during the work process. Advises workers to follow instructions received from the supervisor and to meet the established deadlines. Ensure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed, including safe machine operation, and tools are properly utilized. Checks work upon completion to ascertain whether the supervisor’s instructions on the work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines are met. Keeps the supervisor informed of the work status and progress of work and causes of work delays; and addresses the supervisor’s questions regarding the overall work operations and problems related to additional on-the-job training requirements for members of the work group. Oversee and lead the work group performing a wide variety of routine repairs, services, diagnostics, and adjustments to a wide variety of fleet vehicles. Ensure the team performs timely preventive maintenance and service inspections for the entire fleet. Prepares and completes work orders, accounting for parts used. Utilizes a wide variety of test equipment to trace, diagnose, and locate defects and determine the type and extent of repairs required. Disassembles, inspects, and rebuilds components, as necessary, in completing tasks. Prepares product specifications and orders fleet specialty parts and supplies according to the approved process. Physical Effort: Repair work requires the Automotive Mechanic Leader to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. Frequently stands for long periods of time, bends, stoops, crawls under vehicles and makes repairs in other tight spaces. Work requires frequent lifting, handling, and carrying parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, the work requires the ability to move moderately heavy items with assistance from or with mechanical devices, including objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Work Conditions: The work is usually performed inside on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise, and fumes from vehicles. Work may also be performed outside under adverse weather conditions. The nature of the work involves continuous exposure to dirt, dust, and grease, and the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. The work requires the position’s incumbent to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators, to avoid danger and irritations from exposure.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Effective September 27, 2025, resume page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position. - Copy of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications.