Title: Mechanic

State Role Title: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $64,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is a Commonwealth of Virginia state agency that provides professional and responsive support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Directorate of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of real property at the Maneuver Training Center, Fort Pickett and State Military Reservation (SMR).

This position is responsible for maintaining the state equipment fleet of the Directorate of Public Work’s, consisting of heavy mobile, light commercial, farm, landscape and automotive equipment to ensure it remains serviced and operational.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the operation of components, assemblies and systems of a wide variety of heavy mobile equipment;

Knowledge of the operation of components, assemblies, and systems of a wide variety of automotive, light commercial, farming vehicles and landscape equipment;

Skilled in operating all types of automotive, light commercial, farm vehicles and landscape equipment;

Ability to use test equipment and tools common to trade;

Ability to remove and tear down major components and assemblies and rebuild, adjust, reinstall, and align components;

Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions;

Basic computer skills are required;

Knowledge and training in OSHA regulations and work safety practices;

Automotive experience;

Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL);

Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (0 point or positive point balance);

Ability to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, wearing protective clothing/equipment while exposed to a wide variety of weather and work area elements (including drafts, noise and fumes, etc.).

Additional Considerations

ASE certification(s) in an automotive field is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Must have or obtain a Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection certification within one (1) year of hire.

Must have or obtain an ASE Refrigerant, recovery, and recycling certification within one (1) year of hire.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this position is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Class A Commercial Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.