Technical Equipment and Fleet Specialist

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Managing and tracking government-owned and leased vehicles and equipment; Coordinating and monitoring fleet maintenance and repair activities; Maintaining and evaluating vehicle fleet inventory management systems and property accountability records; and Providing guidance and advice to staff and vehicle custodians on fleet management and property accountability matters.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The selectee will serve as a Technical Equipment and Fleet Specialist in the Office of Protective Operations, Special Operations Division, Special Services Division or Dignitary Protective Division. Typical work assignments include: Maintaining software computer programs developed to track vehicle history to include: maintenance, repairs, accidents, transfers, etc.

Establishes maintenance schedules, ensures completion of vehicle accident reports, compiles various statistical reports on vehicle status and usage, and maintains appropriate files. Managing the procurement and acquisition of supplies and equipment assigned to the Division. Conducts market research for special purpose equipment, products and services. Consults with manufacturers, vendors and procurement experts on the latest available equipment.