BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
3800e
(3809-02XX) BODY AND FENDER REPAIRMAN--LEVEL 8

DOCUMENT DATE: March 18, 2006

FUNCTION:

Performs body and fender repair work on Government-owned motor vehicles, involving sheet metal parts, nonmetallic components, body structures, chassis frames, and related vehicle accessories and equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS:

This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.

1. Ability to use hand and power tools required for body and fender repair work such as hammers, spoons, files, dolly blocks, grinders, buffers, drills, frame aligners, air-driven reshapers, etc.
   
   
2. Ability to disassemble and reassemble body structure with proper alignment and adjustment.
   
   
3. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
   
   
4. Ability to diagnose and locate defects in automotive body structures and determine the remedy or method of repair.
   
   
5. Ability to analyze and interpret specifications and drawings of mechanical objectives sufficiently well to understand dimensions, shape, material, finish, etc., and how various parts fit together.
   
   
6. Ability to do gas or electric welding on various types and thicknesses of metal.
   
   
7. Ability to use measuring instruments such as alignment, indicators, micrometers, thickness gauges, scales, dividers, calipers, etc.
   
   
8. Ability to perform brazing and soldering tasks involved in body and fender repair, choosing correct materials for all kinds of work.
   
   

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position is filled by rated application. Applicants may be required to complete appropriate supplemental application forms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Vision of 20/40 (Snellen) in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required. Corrective lenses are permitted. Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades is desirable. Ability to hear the conversational voice is required; hearing aids are permitted.

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