Equipment Specialist.

About the role

This position manages and ensures the readiness of all vehicles and support equipment. Duties may be performed in a developmental capacity depending on grade selected.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Fleet Management Information System (FLMIS) for dispatching, maintenance scheduling, work order management, and tracking equipment status and usage.
• Prepares technical specifications and justifications for equipment procurement; develops long-range acquisition plans; recommends funding priorities; makes recommendations for repair, disposal, or procurement of equipment.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for maintenance and repair contracts; monitors contractor performance; inspects work to ensure compliance with contract specifications; administers task orders.
• Acts as a Hand Receipt Holder for non-expendable property; conducts physical inventories; manages property records; coordinates the transfer or turn-in of surplus and unserviceable property.
• Functions as an Instructor and Certifying Official for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and other vehicles; develops and delivers operator training programs in accordance with DLA, OSHA, and manufacturer requirements; maintains all training records.
• Assists the Site Safety Officer by conducting equipment inspections, participating in incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with all DLA, DOD, and OSHA safety standards.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
• This is an obligated position; occupancy is subject to the return of the former incumbent. May be converted to permanent.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience is required to gain the competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

• GS-09 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service, military, or private sector, including:
  • Ensuring the readiness and availability of vehicles and support equipment by executing maintenance, sustainment, and tracking programs, including utilizing FLMIS to track usage, dispatch equipment, and schedule maintenance.
  • Designing, scheduling, and conducting hands-on training and licensing programs that comply with agency, OSHA, and manufacturer safety standards, while maintaining training records in the learning management system.
  • Serving as a COR to oversee maintenance and repair services performed by contractors.
  • Serving as the Hand Receipt Holder for non-expendable property, accounting for items valued at $5K or greater.
  • Coordinating long-range acquisition planning by drafting technical specifications and formal justifications for new equipment purchases.
  • Supporting the Site Safety Officer by ensuring equipment operations remain compliant with agency and OSHA safety standards.
• GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, military, or private sector, including:
  • Managing fleet operations, including equipment dispatch, maintenance scheduling, fault recording, and usage tracking using a fleet management information system.
  • Developing technical specifications, justifications, and long-range procurement plans for support equipment.
  • Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), monitoring contractor performance against contract terms, and inspecting completed work for government acceptance.
  • Managing a property accountability program, conducting inventories, and processing documentation for the turn-in of surplus or unserviceable equipment.
  • Developing and conducting operator training and certification programs for diverse equipment such as automotive vehicles, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and construction equipment.
  • Analyzing equipment malfunctions to determine root causes and appropriate repair methods and evaluating repair needs versus replacement considerations.

Education Substitution: Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. If using education to meet basic qualifications, you must submit a transcript.

• GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
• GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related.

Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Physical Demands

The position requires considerable walking, standing, and moderate bending. The incumbent occasionally lifts items weighing up to 35 pounds and operates various types of support equipment. Work is performed in offices, warehouses, and outdoor environments with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and adverse weather conditions.

Working Environment

Work is performed in offices, warehouses, and outdoor environments with regular exposure to adverse weather conditions and industrial hazards associated with support equipment operation. The incumbent must use appropriate safety equipment including hard hats, safety shoes, and other protective gear as required by the operational environment.