Equipment Specialist.

About the Role

As an Equipment Specialist, you will use intensive knowledge of BPA's heavy mobile equipment to ensure users have the specialized equipment and tools required for construction and maintenance on power transmission lines and facilities. This involves analyzing requirements, scheduling, and dispatching equipment and tools from the loan pool.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements to determine the correct equipment for projects or tasks.
• Perform cost comparisons of available Loan Pool equipment to decide on scheduling.
• Schedule appropriate long- and short-term equipment deliveries based on analyses.
• Coordinate schedules for Line Equipment Operators (LEO) to deliver and pick up equipment throughout the service area.
• Coordinate and arrange outside rental of equipment across the BPA service area, managing rentals exceeding $1 million annually through P-Card transactions or contracts.
• Inventory or arrange loan pool items being issued and returned to ensure all parts and pieces are accounted for.
• Perform physical identification and upload inventory into a computer database.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:

• Analyzing complex project or operational requirements to schedule, dispatch, and coordinate the delivery of heavy mobile and specialized equipment and tools for construction, utility, or industrial operations.
• Performing cost-benefit and usage analyses on fleet assets to evaluate performance, coordinate maintenance schedules, and recommend equipment replacements.
• Collaborating with customers and commercial vendors to negotiate rental agreements and resolve equipment availability conflicts.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) and other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

Location

This position is located in Vancouver, WA. Vancouver offers a picturesque downtown area with trendy shops, restaurants, and breweries, along with breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and panoramic mountain views.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment and supports work/life balance through various programs and policies. The Be Well program helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and improve work/life balance by focusing on career, community, financial, physical, and social well-being.