Job Description
Summary
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Summary
See below for important information regarding this job.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
11 / 05 / 2025 to 11 / 16 / 2025
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary $31.41 to - $36.65 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location :
Richmond, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number DLADSR-26-12830324-DHA Control number 849568400
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
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Requirements
Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for a Maintenance Mechanic, your resume and supporting documentation must support :
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and that you have the required ability or potential to perform the job.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is :
Selective Placement Factor : Must possess valid state and government driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton to 1 ½ ton trucks.
Certifications :
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.
Physical Effort : Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 lbs.Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing and replacing large units, up to and including 160 lbs.Equipment must often be dismantled and reassembled to complete repairs due to the size and nature of the equipment. Work is frequently done from motorized platform lifts and boom lifts. Frequently repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of the system worked on are frequently at heights and in hard-to-reach places; therefore, requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to :
Reemployed Annuitants : This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at :
Information for Veterans is available at : . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances : marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY : Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Maintenance Mechanic • Richmond, VA, US