These positions are located in the Northern Region, Region 1 and Region 5, Engineering unit with a duty locations of Missoula, MT and Vallejo CA. The incumbent independently manages (plans, directs, completes) major program aspects. Oversees program progress and provides advice to management officials on extremely broad and complex Fleet problems. For point of contact information please see education section.

Duties

Responsibilities listed are at the full performance level. Participates in the development and implementation of National Program policies and procedures. Recommends and establishes Regional policies, guidelines, and procedures for fleet-related programs such as annual fleet replacement program Disseminates new/revised policies and procedures, establishes implementation guidance, and provides advice and assistance to specialists and managers to ensure consistent application and implementation of policies. Develops long term fleet plans and complex fleet program proposals, such as recommendations for major fleet overhauls and updates. Prepares complex technical reports, program documentation, and correspondence in support of the fleet program. Prepares contract specifications and clauses, recommends contract acceptance, and inspects work completed by contract builder or installer for adherence to specifications and standards. Reviews proposed vehicle and equipment modifications for technical adequacy and to assure that laws or regulations are not violated. Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered 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.gov
• New supervisor training must be completed within your first year.

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. GS-2150 Basic Requirement: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement as defined below. For more information on the qualifications for this position, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/soil-science-series-2150/: Degree: 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 supply and logistics. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying: -OR- Specialized Experience: For positions other than Marine Transportation, experience in 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. For the GS-12: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in 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. Examples of specialized experience include performing two (2) or more of the following duties: 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; and/or Assisted in the coordination and facilitation of a fleet and equipment management program and assisted with tracking budget/expenditures. For the GS-13. You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in 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. Examples of specialized experience include performing three (3) or more of the following duties: Disseminated fleet policy and procedure information to managers and provided advice and assistance to ensure consistent implementation of policy; Assisted in developing plans and procedures for managing the fleet program; Provided technical expertise, advice and provided solutions in support of the fleet program to resolve problems and issues; Made recommendations to managers on vehicles and equipment replacement needs; and/or Planned and administered maintenance programs for equipment. Work Experience: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day, month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary, or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.


For additional information about Missoula MT, please contact Daniel Hager at [email protected]
For additional information about Vallejo CA, please contact Leonard Job at [email protected]

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]