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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC LEADER

Boulevard, California, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$34.70/hr - $40.50/hr

The U.S. Border Patrol, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking an Automotive Mechanic Leader in Boulevard, CA. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of government-owned vehicles and equipment, while leading a team of mechanics and ensuring operational efficiency.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Obtaining materials or information from supervisors to relay to subordinate employees

Resolving minor complaints or referring those of a more serious nature to higher authority

Recording itemization of parts, materials, and time expended on vehicles or other equipment serviced or repaired

Leading three or more employees in the sector automotive maintenance and repair program and providing on the job training for subordinate employees

Qualification

Automotive maintenanceSupervisory skillsTechnical troubleshootingBlueprint readingTool maintenanceCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Ability to lead or supervise

Experience performing duties related to leading employees in the sector automotive maintenance and repair program

Experience planning, scheduling, directing and supervising the work performed by Automotive and Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanics

Experience assisting the Supervisor in planning work programs, determining priority assignments, scheduling, parts ordering and purchasing

Experience using various types of hand and power tools, testers and gauges

Experience evaluating future needs and repairs and keeping the supervisors advised concerning jobs in progress

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading)

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair

Knowledge of technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Ability to troubleshoot

Skill in use of measuring instruments

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 11/13/2025

You must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle

A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required

You will be required to perform work on a shift and rotational basis

You may be required to travel away from your normal duty station

Work requires wearing protective clothing and/or safety equipment

You will frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time and must also crawl under vehicles to make repairs while on hard, usually damp surfaces