Automotive Mechanic (Automotive Marine Mechanic)

The Automotive (Marine) Mechanic maintains and repairs automotive and marine-based motorized equipment that includes automobiles, boats, trailers, and miscellaneous off-highway equipment that belong to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) motor fleet.

In this position, you will: Repair vehicles and boats involving components such as engines, transmissions, drive assemblies, and differentials.

Use a wide variety of test equipment, such as test panels, dynamometers, oscilloscopes, exhaust analyzers, and visual and listening devices, to help troubleshoot (trace and locate) defects and determine the type and extent of repairs needed. assist with the day-to-day management of the on-site fueling site.

Conduct planning, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service of electrical charging infrastructure using skills and tools that range from computer diagnostics to basic electrical tools. Assists both management and the Office of Risk Management in resolving vehicle and boat accidents.

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.