The Equipment Specialist - Automotive (Mechanic) is responsible for all different phases of vehicle maintenance, from initial inspection and diagnosis, to coordinating and administering different types of repairs. An associate or bachelor's degree can be used for this position; however, candidates must have experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field and comprehensive knowledge of automotive diagnostics. #LI-FBI
Duties
As an Automotive Specialist you will: Responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of the automotive fleet and related equipment. Inspects, tests, and performs, corrective actions, and prepares new vehicles for assimilation into the Fleet. Conducts technical research, obtains additional facts, determines past equipment performance and previous correction actions; determines if the current problem warrants immediate corrective actions; and evaluates the actions for cost effectiveness and technical efficiency. Ensures assigned vehicles are operational in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Ensures appropriate registration to include tags, titles, and any necessary State inspections are completed.
Salary
Qualifications
GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is: Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include anti-lock brakes, air conditioning systems, and anti-theft devices. Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems. Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems. Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and supplies. GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is: Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include hybrid vehicles, drive assistance systems, air bag systems, electronic systems, vehicle networks and communication systems. Diagnosed, troubleshoot, and inspected vehicles for assimilation into a Fleet. Reviewed and analyzed technical data to maintain vehicular and non-vehicular equipment. Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems. Research industry trends and made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of work proposed.
Education
A DEGREE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CAN BE USED IN LIEU OF A DEGREE FOR THIS POSITION. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled in an accredited college or university
Required Documents
Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes. Other supporting documents (if applicable): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50. Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation: Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties. The month/year work began Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) Specific duties performed
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