EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city or state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 63550
Opening Date: March 4, 2026
Closing Date: March 18, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Job Title Equipment Specialist

Full Performance Level GS-12

Division Critical Incident Response Group

Unit Tactical Helicopter Unit

Location Quantico, VA

Working Hours 7:00am - 4:00pm (some night shifts/weekend/holidays when required)

Job Type Full Time/Permanent

Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available 1

Questions Email: Jarmaine Blake at jsblake@fbi.gov

Salary $102,415.00--$133,142.00

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY

The Tactical Helicopter Unit (THU) supports the mission of the Tactical Section by providing safe and effective tactical aviation support for all facets of FBI investigative and intelligence activities, crisis response, and law enforcement assistance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a U.S. Government HAZMAT exam
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may/Frequent travel may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is usually performed from work stands, where parts worked on are in hard to reach places that require climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, occasionally may lift items that weigh fifty (50) pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a heated but not air conditioned hanger. Some maintenance and repair may, as circumstances require be performed outside in inclement weather. Dirt, oil, grease and water are encountered in carrying out the work. Duties require occasionally working near spinning rotor blades, operating turbine engines, or rotating machinery, such as drills, lathes, grinders, etc. Fumes are encountered from volatile fuels, such as cleaning solvents, paint spray and gasoline. Some duties are accomplished in unprotected areas where dust, rain, snow, sun and wind are encountered with temperatures ranging from 100 degrees F in the summer to below freezing in the winter with protection from the elements being the type of clothing worn. Work may also require travel to distant facilities for repair, maintenance, training or consulting on helicopter matters.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all THU aircraft as determined by the Lead Mechanic or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain all aircraft maintenance records, monitor crew-entered maintenance discrepancies, track required/scheduled maintenance and ensure timely performance of aircraft maintenance.
• Ensure all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance work is performed to manufacturer and vendor standards, practices and procedures and in compliance with all Federal
  
  Aviation Administration (FAA), FBI, and Department of Defense (DoD) agency regulations regarding aircraft maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with the protocols, practices, and procedures as set forth in the THU Standard Operating Procedures.
• Deploy via FBI aircraft for FBI missions and lead a mixed team of contract employees to achieve THU maintenance objectives and completion goals.
• Integrate the Safety Management System into all aviation maintenance and work closely to enhance safe operations with the THU Pilots.
• Manage THU hangar space, manage bench stock, stock and replace consumables, and source and maintain specialty tools to provide a safe and effective maintenance work station.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The first five competencies/The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies

• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Testing and Evaluation
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Initiative

Specialized Experience (SE)

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience working as a skilled aviation mechanic or maintenance worker.
• Experience reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements.
• Experience analyzing maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine method of improvement.
• Experience as a mechanic team lead working on large complex multi engine aircraft to include helicopters.
• Experience in aviation production control, quality control or quality assurance.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are:

• Hold a current FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certification
• FAA certified
• A&P mechanic

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

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.

A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• 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

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's .