Job opening: Equipment Specialist
Salary: $82 830 - 107 680 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Dec 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is under the supervision of the Field Support Operations Directorate, Logistics Assistance Directorate.
Duties
Makes command level decisions on all TACOM LCMC managed Ground Combat Support (GCS) equipment and provides on-site evaluation of National Maintenance Program Initial Failure Quality Deficiency Reports.
Interprets policy/technical guidance and makes decisions that are directly related to supporting TACOM LCMC managed Ground Combat Support equipment both for internal Department of Defense (DoD) customers and external agency customers.
Analyzes, resolves, and coordinates the resolution of maintenance, supply, and other logistics issues affecting the readiness of fielded TACOM LCMC systems and equipment.
Assists maintenance personnel with diagnostic troubleshooting procedures.
Monitors unit readiness and analyzes logistic problem areas to determine root causes and recommend corrective action to field command elements or equipment proponent agencies.
Provides technical guidance on repair of all TACOM LCMC managed equipment including the overhauling of Ground Combat Support equipment and subsystems.
Advises unit, battalion, and brigade maintenance personnel from the standpoint of clarifying unit responsibilities and keeps field commanders apprised of the need to divert equipment maintenance to higher echelons.
Provides advice/assistance to field commanders, maintenance officers, maintenance technicians, and combat support personnel with maintenance advice, assistance, and training for the operation and maintenance of military materiel managed.
Requirements
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 70lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 45% of the time.
- 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 is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
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.
Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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) Advising on the use, design, theory, and operating characteristics of Ground Combat Support (GCS) Equipment; AND (2) Reviewing and evaluating deficiency failure reports; AND (3) Preparing and approving changes for the update or revised technical manuals, maintenance service letters, technical bulletins, or supply catalogs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Decision MakingMaintenance OperationsOral CommunicationSupport Equipment
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-11).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address AD-APF-W4GG46 USA TANK-AUTO ARMAM CM-FT CAVAZOS
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Warren, MI 48397
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- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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