EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• You will provide technical guidance on equipment operations, maintenance, and support throughout the full life cycle of weapons systems and equipment, advising program personnel and Marine Corps operators and maintainers on complex requirements.
• You will technically manage complex equipment subsystems, contribute to maintenance concepts, and recommend or evaluate operational capabilities and practical design modifications that improve equipment support, reliability, and readiness.
• You will prepare initial issue spare parts funding documentation, update requirements throughout each program's life cycle, and define initial issue provisioning needs while coordinating actions with logistics and support organizations.
• You will validate and verify technical publications, identify equipment support requirements, and ensure operators and maintainers receive accurate technical information needed to safely and effectively operate and maintain assigned equipment.
• You will coordinate provisioning data with Marine Corps Logistics Command, Defense Logistics Agency, and other military services while supporting inventory control relationships and ensuring requirements are properly established and maintained.
• You will load provisioning information into automated systems for integration with existing applications, maintaining accurate equipment data and supporting effective supply management throughout the operational life cycle of each program.
• You will serve as the technical focal point for equipment operators and maintainers, resolving complex questions about supply support, equipment operation, maintenance practices, and sustainment requirements throughout field operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of military manpower, personnel, and training processes, policies, and standards.
2. Ability to effectively organize, lead, and participate on cross-functional teams with members
from different internal and external organizations.
3. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
4. Skills in project management for acquisition of training systems, products, or training-related
support services.
5. Ability to effectively lead a diverse team in a very high paced environment.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

To qualify VIA education:
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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Recruitment/Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes-Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.