About the Position: This position is located in the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 404TH Army Field Support Brigade, Army Field Support Brigade Log Readiness Center. Serves as the Equipment Maintenance Specialist for the operation of maintenance and administration with responsibility of the maintenance functions to perform Material Handling Equipment Tactical Wheeled Vehicle, Government Services Administration Vehicles, and maintenance of the Soldier Systems Center Transportation Motor Pool.

Duties

Reviews and approves maintenance summaries and equipment work orders submitted throughout the installation. Monitors and directs changes to the Safety and Advisory Program (SOUM) as required. Reviews and approves maintenance actions dealing with inventory, and reorder reports. Observes and approves the direct implementation of the Modification Work Order Program. Reviews and approves all reports, evaluations, technical exhibits, DD Form 314s and inspects maintenance records. Inspects equipment in repair shops or deadline status to check the extent of preventive maintenance, to determine need for additional operator maintenance, and to observe overall condition of equipment. Reviews vehicle and equipment maintenance schedules to determine that necessary repairs are being performed to keep them safe and serviceable, reviews records of repairs and utilization data. Inspects all vehicles and advises as to acceptance condition, assures warranty repairs are accomplished prior to assignment whenever possible, initiates documentation for disposal action for unused or obsolete equipment. Assists in establishing policies and procedures pertaining to the maintenance of vehicles and property. Maintains driver records on installation employees (both Government and Contractor) who drive government vehicles. Serves as technical expert on the command's tactical vehicles, power generation, and electronic systems and associated support and test equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting reviews of maintenance problems involving assigned equipment; 2) Conduct inspections of vehicles; and 3) Provide recommendations regarding items such as acceptance of conditions, assurance of warranty repairs or equipment operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, modification, and/or replacement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in engineering technician, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsProblem SolvingProject ManagementTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address DB-APF-W6WVAA LOG READINESS CTR, NATICK DO NOT MAIL Natick, MA 01760 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk