About the Position: This position is a Equipment Specialist, GS-1670-09, with the 4404TH Army Field Support Brigade, Army Field Support Brigade Log Readiness Center located in Natick, MA.

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. Maintains driver records on installation employees (both Government and Contractor) who drive government vehicles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Incumbent is required to possess a valid government motor vehicle operator's permit authorizing the operation of vehicles
• And equipment of the type and capacities determined by the supervisor as necessary for the accomplishment of the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). Analyzing maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement; AND 2). Conduct inspections of vehicles; AND 3). Track the repairs of equipment. 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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering technician, industrial arts, property management, or business administration. 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

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