<p>Summary</p> <p>This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.</p> <p>About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 88th Readiness Division for multiple WG-08 positions located in Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota.</p> <p>This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.</p> <p>About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 88th Readiness Division for multiple WG-08 positions located in Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota.</p> <p>This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>07/11/2025 to 01/12/2026</p> <p>Salary $26.36 to - $30.75 per hour</p> <p>Salary is based on the RUS pay table and will be adjusted as applicable if filled at another duty location.</p> <p>Pay scale & grade WG 8</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>Many vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Cedar Falls, IA</p> <p>Cedar Rapids, IA</p> <p>Des Moines, IA</p> <p>Parsons, KS</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (3)</p> <p>Wichita, KS</p> <p>Bismarck, ND</p> <p>Aberdeen, SD</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 5%. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>5803 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes</p> <p>Announcement number SDDE259289671424HWS Control number 840348500</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This job is also open in another announcement to:</p> <p>Federal employees - Competitive service</p> <p>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)</p> <p>Land and base management</p> <p>Veterans</p> <p>Military spouses</p> <p>Individuals with disabilities</p> <p>Family of overseas employees</p> <p>Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation equipment. </li><li>Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust, power train, or hydraulic systems on combat and tactical, automotive, and powered support equipment. </li><li>Remove, adjust or replace defective or worn parts and components. </li><li>Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles are properly serviced and repaired, perform preventative maintenance checks and services, and perform minor body work. </li><li>Assist higher graded repairers in the performance of more complex repairs such as removing, repairing or replacing major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, and fuel injection pumps. </li><li>Operate motor vehicles to check work. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR). </li><li>Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. </li><li>This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. </li><li>This position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment. </li><li>This position requires a medical examination prior to employment. </li><li>This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html.</p> <p>First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be 07/24/2025 at 11:59 PM. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated at a future cutoff date to be determined based on the needs of the agency. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.</p> <p>Multiple locations are available. When applying, select the duty location(s) you wish to be considered for. Salary offered will be determined using the applicable pay table for the geographical location at time of tentative job offer.</p> <p>Who May Apply: US Citizens</p> <p>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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: troubleshoot, maintain and repair heavy mobile equipment to include performance of preventative maintenance checks and services; repair, replace, install, or make adjustments to mobile equipment components and parts; and conduct various operational tests to perform final inspection. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.</p> <ul> <li>Physical Effort Required: You may be required to work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work frequently requires climbing on top of equipment or crawling under equipment to work on the various components. You will frequently have to bend, reach, stretch and crouch. Work is strenuous, often requiring the lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. You will also push, pull, and turn heavy parts and equipment. You will move heavier items with assistance of other workers. </li><li>Working Conditions: Work inside and outside where you will be exposed to drafts, dirt, grease and vehicle fumes. You will be exposed to some inclement weather such as rain, snow, cold, and freezing temperatures; and may be required to work in mud and wet or icy areas when outdoors. Subject to burns, scrapes, cuts, bruises, shocks and strains. </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <p>This job does not have an education qualification requirement.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <ul> <li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. </li><li>You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. </li><li>One year probationary period may be required. </li><li>Direct deposit of pay is required. </li><li>This is a Logistics Career Field position. </li><li>Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. </li><li>If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. </li><li>Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. </li><li>Salary includes applicable Local Market Supplement. </li><li>When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. </li><li>Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. </li><li>New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment. </li></ul> <p>Expand Hide additional information</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How you will be evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.</p> <p>If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.</p> <p>You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.</p> <p>Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>Required documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.</p> <p>As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.</p> <ol> <li>Your resume: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. </li><li>If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. </li><li>For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. </li><li>For additional information see: What to include in your resume. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Other supporting documents: </li></ol> <ul> <li>Cover Letter, optional </li><li>Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.</p>