Lead Equipment Specialist - Federal Acquisition Service

Location negotiable after selection. We are currently filling four vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

About the role

As a Lead Equipment Specialist, you will provide nationwide support for Maintenance Control Center (MCC) customers, vendors, and other Fleet personnel on a diverse range of technical, administrative, and analytical functions relating to MCC program functions and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice on the full range of fleet management and broad Maintenance Control Center (MCC) integrated services and contracting issues to team members; disseminate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and the deadlines and time frames established for completion.
• Assist with the front-line monitoring of the overall efficiency of the national vehicle maintenance program, with a special emphasis on controlling costs and quality of repairs.
• Collect and analyze data compiled from computer-generated reports to track trends that affect efficiency and/or productivity of the vehicle maintenance programs. Formulate recommendations and suggestions to improve nationwide maintenance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repair as part of the National MCC serving all GSA Fleet customers and vendors through the use of phone systems and electronic requests for authorization for the majority of contacts. Make a variety of technical and analytical determinations regarding the nature of the repair, costs associated with or projected for the repair, cost replacement for parts, and similar decisions. Resolve problems or issues related to vehicle maintenance and the National MCC with customers, Fleet Management Centers, and vendors.
• Perform follow-up on the effect of policy and procedure changes. Review and evaluate vehicle quality deficiency reports, service bulletins, and vehicle manufacturer service recommendations, in addition to any other pertinent sources of information. Submit a written analysis with supporting data to the center supervisor, along with recommendations concerning appropriate action.
• Represent the team consensus and convey the team's findings and recommendations in meetings and dealings with other team leaders, program officials, the public, and other customers on issues related to or that have an impact on the team's objectives, work products, and/or tasks.
• Provide reference materials and background information to team members, and pass along relevant policies, procedures, and written instructions from the supervisor.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.
• If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
  • Serve a one-year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
  • This position requires the ability to acquire and maintain Fleet Warrant Program Certification, which includes formal training, experience, and 12 semester hours of college credit.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address.
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade).
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week, and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications, or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications, or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience with motor vehicle fleet operations to include:

• Leading vehicle maintenance and/or vehicle repair operations to support mission requirements.
• Negotiating prices with vendors for repair services and/or supplies.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure all required information has been gathered to process vehicle repairs.
• Conducting analysis of fleet management operations to recommend changes to enhance program efficiency.

Pay

The GS-12 salary range starts at $89,508 per year. Locality will be determined based on duty location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans).
• Life insurance coverage with several options.
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year.
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan).
• Transit and child care subsidies.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Training and development.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.