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Automotive Mechanic

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Summary

The Equipment Specialist - Automotive (Mechanic) is responsible for all different phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelors degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field and comprehensive knowledge of automotive diagnostics.

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Summary

The Equipment Specialist - Automotive (Mechanic) is responsible for all different phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelors degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field and comprehensive knowledge of automotive diagnostics.

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Jackson, MS

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $50,460 - $80,243 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 9

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1670 Equipment Services

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DESTIMP-12995546-26-VL Control number 874645000

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

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All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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As an Automotive Specialist you will:

• Responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of the automotive fleet and related equipment.
• Inspects, tests, and performs corrective actions, and prepares new vehicles for assimilation into the Fleet.
• Conducts technical research, obtains additional facts, determines past equipment performance and previous corrective actions; determines if the current problem warrants immediate corrective actions; and evaluates the actions for cost effectiveness and technical efficiency.
• Ensures assigned vehicles are operational in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
• Ensures appropriate registration to include tags, titles, and any necessary State inspections are completed.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid drivers license.
• Some travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and stains.
• Frequently makes repairs and may assist other workers in making repairs while vehicles are overhead, and where parts worked on are often in hard-to-reach places.
• Required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weight up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh 50 pounds or more.
• Exposure to vehicle fluids such as battery acid and hydraulic fluids that may cause burns or irritate the skin or be otherwise hazardous to health.

Qualifications

GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is:

• Performed routine vehicle maintenance and inspections to include oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations and wheel balancing, predelivery inspections, tire repair, and battery replacement.
• Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems.
• Maintained and updated vehicle records and inventories.

GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is:

• Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include anti-lock brakes, air conditioning systems, and anti-theft devices.
• Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems.
• Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and supplies.

A DEGREE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CAN BE USED IN LIEU OF A DEGREE FOR THIS POSITION.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelors degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.

GS-9: Applicant must have a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

Undergraduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled in an accredited college or university

Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled

Additional information

To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to 20% or, for eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive of up to 15%. Eligibility for a relocation incentive requires proof of a change in residence and an assignment at a worksite in a different geographic area greater than or equal to 50 miles from the prior worksite. Employees must sign a written service agreement completing a specified period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Recruitment and relocation incentives cannot be combined.

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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.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated using the FBIs Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies:

• Analytic Thinking
• Customer Service
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving / Judgement
• Vehicle Maintenance

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

Desired Skills are:

• Experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field with formal education or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Snap-On, ASE, Military, etc.)
• EPA recognized refrigerant handling certification.
• State emissions or state level safety inspection license.
• Inspection and maintenance with emergency lighting systems.

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Required Documents

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• Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• Other supporting documents (if applicable):
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees.

Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

• Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
• Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
• The month/year work began

Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)

• Specific duties performed.

How to Apply

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To apply for the Automotive Mechanic position, please click here.

The official title of this position is Equipment Specialist - Automotive.

Agency contact information

Amy Dunham

Phone (304) 625-3886 Email amdunham@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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• Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• Other supporting documents (if applicable):
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees.

Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

• Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
• Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
• The month/year work began

Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)

• Specific duties performed.

How to Apply

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To apply for the Automotive Mechanic position, please click here.

The official title of this position is Equipment Specialist - Automotive.

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Agency contact information

Amy Dunham

Phone (304) 625-3886 Email amdunham@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The FBIs mission is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. We employ 38,000 people at locations around the globe. In addition to our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 56 Field Offices in major U.S. cities, plus more than 350 satellite offices, called resident agencies, in cities and towns across the nation. In addition, we have more than 60 international offices, called legal attaches (legats), in U.S. embassies worldwide.

Agency contact information

Amy Dunham

Phone (304) 625-3886 Email amdunham@fbi.gov Address Federal Bureau of Investigation

935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20535

US

Summary

The Equipment Specialist - Automotive (Mechanic) is responsible for all different phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelors degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field and comprehensive knowledge of automotive diagnostics.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Jackson, MS

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $50,460 - $80,243 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 9

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1670 Equipment Services

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DESTIMP-12995546-26-VL Control number 874645000

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