This position is located at the Supervisor's Office and is responsible for managing the fleet & equipment program for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This position is responsible for analyzing the fleet program, fleet and equipment purchases, management of inventory, tracking the driver/operator qualifications, data entry and other duties. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact David Farmer at [email protected].

Duties

Determines requirements and develops justifications for vehicles needed in support of the Forests. Places vehicles at appropriate locations on the Forests based on need. Temporarily reassigns vehicles based on emergency needs and looks at other alternatives to address emergency needs such as rental vehicles when appropriate. Participates with the Staff Officer in annual work planning, establishment of work programs and review and evaluations of operations involving support of the Forest’s Mission. Provides advice and information to managers and supervisors on procedures and policies related to Fleet management in order to ensure there are enough vehicles and equipment for safe and efficient operations. Prepares documents to obligate funds for WCF. Completes analysis such as utilization of fleet and equipment, and analysis on problems with equipment and recommends solutions. Monitors vehicles accidents and repairs and reports accidents to safety officer for mitigation measures if needed and reports unusual repairs that indicate improper use of equipment to the supervisor for further action. Ensures equipment is prepared for sale and all associated documents are complete and transmits to selling agent. Advises managers, supervisors and employees on paperwork requirements, accident reporting, and etc.

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
• Drivers License is required.

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: 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. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in fleet management or a related subject-matter field. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as meeting one or more of the following: Monitored and recommended vehicle and equipment readiness and repairs; Monitored vehicle accidents and repairs to motor vehicles and prepared appropriate reports; Analyzed utilization of fleet equipment and created reports or summaries of studies; Provided technical guidance on transportation services, equipment operations, maintenance and repairs; OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as meeting one or more of the following: Participated in the coordination, planning, and evaluation of a supply and/or equipment management program; Advised managers and employees on routine operations of a supply and/or equipment management program; Gathered data to track a supply and/or equipment management program and prepared written communication on ways to improve the program; Participated in the coordination and facilitation of a supply and/or equipment management program that included managing budget and expenditures. The experience must demonstrate the 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. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (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). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work: OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D. may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level (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). 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. 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.

Education

See above for required education and education that may be qualifying in lieu of specialized experience.

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]