Equipment Specialist, GS-1670-11

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Equipment, Facilities

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as an Equipment Specialist supporting the Ground Combat Directorate, Maintenance Division, Maintenance Quality Branch, Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. 

Job Responsibilities

As an Equipment Specialist you will:

  • Serves as crane operator. Operates truck-mounted, mobile cranes with 80+ ton lifting capacity.
  • Serves as Heavy Equipment operator.  Able to safely and efficiently operate Test operations equipment support includes but is not limited to construction equipment and materials handling equipment (CE/MHE), including cranes, forklifts, backhoes, loaders, etc.; tactical and commercial cargo, utility, and other vehicles including tractor-trailer combinations, and all lifting devices, tools and equipment supporting the YTC transportability test mission; and other common and specialized vehicles and equipment as necessary to accomplish the YTC test mission and support other YPG elements.  
  • Functions as a certified trainer on all MHE and Mobile Cranes.
  • Serves as rigging inspector. Responsible for determining and executing/directing all appropriate and necessary rigging operations.
  • Serves as blocker and bracer. Performs a variety of materials handling operations that require specialized skills, knowledge and training in the lift and tie down of transportable test facilities and site equipment.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. 

 

See OPM Requirements for Administrative and Management Positions: 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

 

AND 

 

See OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Equipment Services Series 1670: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence
  • Decision Making

YOUR RESUME: 

 

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support and highlight the specialized experience described in this announcement. 

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment of the positions you worked that correspond to the experience stated in your resume, (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present/experience) for each position listed. If your resume does not contain this information per position and experience, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. 

 

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

 

For additional information, see what to see in your resume: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel 10% of the time away from the normal duty station.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a state driver's license. 
  • Must obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
  • Must obtain and maintain a crane operator license and crane training certification.
  • Must obtain and maintain training and certification for rigging operations as a Rigging Inspector.
  • Must obtain and maintain training and certification for blocking, bracing, tying down, and otherwise securing test loads and cargo.
  • Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-appointment physical and is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
  • This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Signing of a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position. Individuals not currently occupying a DoD TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position.
  • This position requires DA Form 7412, CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED SAFETY-SENSITIVE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION RULES ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING to be signed IAW the Department of Transportation requirements. Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to random drug and breath analyzers testing thereafter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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 at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

 

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel