Equipment Specialist Direct Hire Authority

1. Provides MAJCOM functional managers resolutions to complex system problems.
2. Recommends tests equipment modification training for users and maintainers and correction to design deficiencies through evaluation of operational capability of systems/equipment and review of performance date against standards.
3. Assists in troubleshooting and repairing difficult and unusual problems including those which have not been previously resolved.
4. Acts as Technical Content Manager for assigned technical data.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 1 in the Acquisition Professional Development Program within 24 months of assignment.
• Incumbent may be required to report to work during base exercises contingencies or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties.
• This position may require travel.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Undergraduate Education: Major study -- any field of study in an accredited college or university.

Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker sales or service engineer or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture utilization repair or operation of equipment.
• Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements.
• Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering change orders equipment requisitions shop orders and work orders.
• Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met.
• Analyzing or supervising maintenance repair or production operations to determine methods of improvement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of a wide range of maintenance concepts principles and practices of specific systems/equipment that are assigned.
• Knowledge of safety security personnel management and EEO regulations practices and procedures.
• Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings reports and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians; and developing interpersonal relationships maintaining good working relationships and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings technical manuals and technical data; and identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Ability to plan organize and re-prioritize work to meet changing deadlines.
• Ability to develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned systems/equipment; and communicate well both orally and in writing.