This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance
to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this
employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment
opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email
domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @talogy.com; @geninfo.com;
@uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the exam process will
be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions
carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple requests for
background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our
vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
This section is composed of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the
position. Knowledge of electrical/ignition systems refers to the terminology characteristics, and operation of such components
as alternators, batteries, voltage regulators, starter motors, ignition and lighting systems, indicating devices, electronic
computer enhanced components, sensors, and starting aids.
Knowledge of automotive fuel systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of fuel delivery systems, and
related assemblies, such as fuel pumps, turbochargers, superchargers, inter- coolers, fuel injectors, and the interface of the
fuel system with electronic controls.
Knowledge of automotive emission control systems refers to the terminology characteristics, and operation of emission
control systems as they relate to overall engine operation and performance specifications and conformance to environmental
quality regulations.
Knowledge of engine systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of engine valves, piston assemblies,
engine bearings, cylinders, cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, crankshaft assemblies, compression ignition, and cooling system.
Knowledge of automotive power train systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of such components
as clutches, universal joints, manual and computer enhanced automatic transmission systems, differentials, and drive axles.
Knowledge of automotive suspension systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of standard and
computerized/air- controlled suspension, and standard and power assisted steering, as well as wheel alignment systems and
steering geometry.
Knowledge of automotive braking systems refers to the terminology, characteristics, and operation of air and hydraulically
actuated braking components such as cylinders, valves, linkage, calipers, sensors and control modules and anti-lock brake
systems.
Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals refers to reading, comprehending, and interpreting
technical information, such as illustrated parts breakdown, checklists, flow charts, electronic media, and schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in automotive components or systems refers to a proficiency in observing,
testing, analyzing, and isolating sources of trouble in automotive systems or their components, such as electrical/electronic
systems, engine, power train, fuel delivery, and suspension and braking systems through the use of appropriate automotive
test equipment.
Ability to use automotive test equipment refers to the knowledge of, and proficiency with, various types of electrical/electronic
diagnostic test equipment, such as voltage/amperage testers (VAT), multimeters (VOM), test lights, scanners, gas analyzers,
etc.
Ability to use mechanical test equipment and hand tools refers to the knowledge of, and proficiency with, various types of
mechanical diagnostic test equipment and hand tools, such as micrometers, calipers, pressure gauges, etc.
Ability to make minor repairs to automotive components or systems refers to a proficiency in replacing parts or making
adjustments to automotive systems or their components, such as electrical/ignition, emissions, fuel delivery, engine suspensions, power train, braking systems, intake, exhaust, and starting aids.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position.
