Automotive Mechanic

EXPERIENCE:

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  At least two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

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  Must have a good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and local market costs for parts and supplies, local dealerships and maintenance facilities for specialized auto servicing and repairs.
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  Must have a good working knowledge of USG regulations as it pertains to official vehicle preventative maintenance and repair.

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
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  Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.

LANGUAGE:

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  English Level II (Limited Knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing is required.
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  German Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing is required.

This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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  Must hold a valid drivers license and be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts.
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  Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand technical language of the trade.
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  Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.
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  Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software and prepare simple reports.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

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  IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.