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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
ILSC, FIELD SUPPORT OPERATIONS
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

About the Position: The referral list(s) generated by this announcement may be used to for future vacancies in other organizations throughout the Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) in Warren, MI.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/11/2025 to 02/19/2025
Salary
$97,752 to - $127,082 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Warren, MI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCAD246235764962
Control number
830467000

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Duties

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  • Makes command level decisions on all TACOM managed weapon systems and provides on-site evaluation of National Maintenance Program Initial Failure Quality Deficiency Reports.
  • Interprets policy and technical guidance and makes decisions that are directly related to supporting TACOM managed 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 weapon systems.
  • 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.
  • Monitors and analyzes logistics problem areas to determine root causes and recommend corrective action to field command elements or equipment proponent agencies.
  • Provides technical guidance and advice on repair of all TACOM managed weapon systems including the overhauling of equipment and subsystems, welding on hull and frame repairs on equipment and subsystems.
  • Utilizes knowledge of non-destructive testing to analyze, coordinate and monitor TACOM managed equipment and subsystems.
  • Provides advice and 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

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Conditions of employment

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
  • 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 requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time

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 Employees
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans 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) Conducting training and demonstrations pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and repair of fielded systems and equipment items; (2) Evaluates problems, issues, or situations and determines which approach should be taken to solve issues with equipment; (3) Approving changes for update or revised technical manuals, maintenance service letters, technical bulletins, and 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).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Decision Making
  • Maintenance Operations
  • Oral Communication
  • Support 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).

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.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet the position requirements for certification at Level I in Life Cycle Logistics. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/.)
  • The employee may be required to deploy to, and remain in, hostile zones during crisis situations or mobilization, which may require flying in military aircraft.
  • The employee may be required to live under field conditions; in tents consuming field rations such as Meals Ready to Eat (MRE).
  • Single parents or families, where both parents are EE, are required to prepare and present their supervisor an approved family care plan.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time
  • The employee may be on-call, work irregular hours, accompany the assigned Unit during technical and training field exercises, and deploy to contingency areas to provide technical and logistics assistance.
  • The employee is responsible for ensuring no medical, dental, vision, or other health-related restrictions could prevent a deployment.
  • The employee will maintain all required immunizations. If required, the employee will receive a series of vaccine immunizations to include Anthrax and annual boosters.
  • The employee cannot be a Reserve Component or National Guard member subject to recall to active duty. The employee must report military recall status to management to effect removal from the Ready Reserve or exemption from retiree call-up.
  • Overseas assignment will be in IAW established tours as defined in DoD Civilian Personnel Joint Travel Regulations unless mission dictates otherwise.
  • The employee must maintain a Government Travel Credit Card (GTCC) IAW applicable rules and regulations.
  • The employee will maintain government provided telephonic means of communication which LAP E-E/MM personnel are required to answer during duty and non-duty periods and respond to requests for information and assistance.
  • TACOM LAP EE/MM Employees will complete and maintain current Commodity Tier 1 and Tier 2 level training and technical certification. Failure to meet and maintain Commodity Tier 1 and Tier 2certification may result in removal from the position. New hire employees must complete their Commodity Tier 1 requirement within 12 months of being hired.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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