These positions are located across the Intermountain Region, Region 4. Management of unit and/or multiple units fleet program(s), fleet and equipment purchases, management of inventory, tracking the driver/operator qualifications, data entry and other duties. Applications will expire in 90 days. To remain in consideration, you must resubmit your application.

Duties

Duties at the GS-09 leve may include: Participate in annual work planning, establishment of work programs, and review/evaluations of fleet management operations. Provide advice to managers and supervisors on procedures and policies related to fleet management. Assist with transportation and fleet studies to make recommendations for improvement by looking at records of use, replacement program, holdovers, costs, etc. in order to meet the unit’s transportation equipment needs. Duties at the GS-11 level may include: Make recommendations to managers on vehicles and equipment replacement needs based upon maintenance costs, age, use, condition and needs of the project. Conduct transportation and fleet studies to make recommendations for improvement by looking at records of use, replacement program, holdovers, costs, etc. in order to meet the unit’s transportation equipment needs. Respond to inquiries from potential bidders and release vehicles to successful buyers after documentation is presented. Duties at the GS-12 level may include: Provide technical expertise and advice to the Regional Fleet Manager to provide solutions to program problems and issues. Complete fleet and equipment utilization analysis to recommend solutions to problems. Advise Forest Equipment Managers in administering maintenance programs for all equipment on the Forests. All levels provide supervision to employees 20% of the time or less.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary Basic Requirement: Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. OR Experience: Maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 federal grade level meeting one or more of the following: Assisted in coordinating, planning, and evaluating a vehicle fleet and equipment management program on a long-term basis, to ensure the fleet program is effective and efficient; Communicated with senior unit management officials regarding efficiency of a equipment management program; Gathered data to track equipment management program and prepared written communication on ways to improve the program; Assisted in the coordination and facilitation of a fleet and equipment management program and assisted with tracking budget/expenditures; and/or Completing routine data collection on utilization of fleet, problems with equipment, and accident reporting. GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 federal grade level meeting two or more of the following: Participated in the coordination, planning, and evaluation of a fleet and equipment management program on a long-term basis, to ensure the fleet program is effective and efficient; Advised managers and employees on routine operations of a fleet and equipment management program; Gathered data to track a fleet and equipment management program and prepared written communication on ways to improve the program; or Participated in the coordination and facilitation of a fleet and equipment management program that included managing budget and expenditures. GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level meeting three or more of the following: Assisted in coordinating, planning, and evaluating a vehicle fleet and equipment management program on a long-term basis, to ensure the fleet program is effective and efficient; Communicated with senior fleet manager or other senior unit management officials regarding efficiency of a fleet and equipment management program; Gathered data to track a fleet and equipment management program and prepared written communication on ways to improve the program; Assisted in the coordination and facilitation of a fleet and equipment management program and assisted with tracking budget/expenditures. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

See "Qualification" section above for education that may be qualifying.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]