Armored Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Service, Car Maintenance, Tires (Inactive), Vehicle Repairs

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The mechanic will be responsible for maintaining the serviceability of contingency fleet vehicles and armored vehicles pending shipment to posts worldwide. Additionally, the Automotive Mechanic will perform inspections on selected vehicles and provide reports to the team for necessary action. The personnel in this position will report to SA-7D and support the Armored Vehicle Branch. The knowledge, experience, and efforts of the armored vehicle maintenance mechanics are paramount in providing state of the art armored vehicles that are needed to enable the department to conduct diplomacy in hostile environments.  The incumbent develops technical solutions to problems that arise, referring only those of a serious or unusual nature to the Program Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Carries out the daily operations of the armored vehicle repair facility, to include traveling worldwide on a temporary basis to repair mechanical systems on armored vehicles, receiving vehicles from manufacturers and armoring companies, developing solutions to commonly occurring problems with DS armored vehicles, suggesting design change based on these solutions, and preparing vehicles for overseas shipment. 
• Provides diagnosis and repair of DS armored vehicles and makes independent assessment of the best course of action based on specifications in technical manuals and accepted industry practices.  Develops and troubleshoots comprehensive solutions to issues caused by harsh environmental conditions and/or weight associated with armored systems installation. 
• Performs major and minor automotive repairs to OEM systems as well as armor-specific remediation such as partial disassembly and assembly of armored vehicles to include cutting and fitting transparent and opaque armor materials, welding and fastening armor components and removal/install of run-flat devices in the tires of armored vehicles. 
• Prepares detailed repair reports on actions conducted on domestic and overseas model vehicles and the diagnosis performed to find and complete required repairs. 
• Compares data collected from field inspections in order to recommend an overall assessment of manufacturer’s product. 
• Utilizes maintenance requirement entries in a web enabled application for the tracking of repair and maintenance costs associated with DEAV repairs. 
• When on temporary duty assignments domestically and overseas, acts independently or as lead team member with responsibility for completion of the mission.  Prepares detailed repair reports on actions conducted on domestic and overseas model vehicles and the diagnosis performed to find and complete the required repairs. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Knowledge of the type and extent of adjustments and alignments that are required to make repairs and maintain the armor components of DS vehicles throughout their useful life. 
• Knowledge of various automotive repair tools, including computerized vehicle manufacturer diagnostic tools, specialty glass tools, and power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding torches, jacks, and hoists. 
• Knowledge of factory electronic systems found in DS vehicles.
• Ability to plan, diagnose, and complete a variety of complex repair assignments supporting the armored vehicle repair facility.
• Ability to test OEM and aftermarket automotive parts and systems to ensure they function correctly.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing, to conduct briefings, plan repair missions, and prepare reports for management on overseas assignments.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s license and knowledge of operating a heavy duty recovery vehicle.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $27.20 - $36.80. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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