EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will designate, assign work, and monitor performance for up to 32 Weight Handling Equipment Subject Matter Experts (WHESME). You will ensure weight handling equipment (e.g. Cranes, Hoists, Aviation Support Equipment, Aircraft Lifting Slings, etc.) complies within agency standards and operation requirements. You will coordinate safe operations and maintenance requirements for assigned weight handling equipment You will conduct technical investigations in support of a major industrial program. You will communicate status and program health to higher level authorities. You will ensure personnel are equipped with proper training and certification to maintain safe operations of weight handling equipment. You will use modern computer hardware and software to communicate and produce memos, letters, and reports related to weight handling equipment matters. You will make certain all shops are performing internal reviews and surveillances on their weight handling equipment activities. You will exercise skill and judgment in overcoming resistance to recommendation due to issues, such as organizational conflict, competing objectives, or resource problems. You will perform other related duties as assigned. 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 Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks such as high noise levels and industrial hazards. Must successfully complete physical examination in accordance with agency guidelines. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment and clothing. You will obtain and maintain required certification and/or license (e.g. Crane License) as a condition of employment. Qualifications For GS-09 position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized Equipment Specialist experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Applying working knowledge of weight handing equipment (e.g. cranes, hoists, heavy equipment and vehicles, aviation support equipment, aircraft lift slings, etc.) concepts, principles, and methodology to assist in managing and supporting a major industrial facility program; (2) Demonstrating job related experience in monitoring safe operations and maintenance requirements for assigned weight handling equipment; (3) Coordinating with other personnel to make certain that weight handling equipment is within compliance of industry and agency standards; (4) Providing assistance to higher level personnel in conducting technical reviews to ensure weight handling equipment is certified and maintained; (5) Proposing recommendations to internal or external contacts for program improvements based on program requirements and observances that may drive changes in support of a major industrial facility program; (6) Employing good judgment in choosing, interpreting, or adapting available guidelines to specific issues encountered; and (7) Utilizing computer-database(s) and Microsoft Office software to maintain weight handling equipment support and associated technical records as well as generate reports and obtain up-to-date data for assigned equipment, repair, modification, or replacement. Or You have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or You have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or You have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or You have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Also, your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equates to one hundred percent. For GS-11 position, your resume must demonstrate at least have one year of specialized Equipment Specialist experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience includes performing the following duties: (1) Applying in-depth working knowledge of weight handing equipment (e.g. cranes, hoists, heavy equipment and vehicles, aviation support equipment, aircraft lift slings, etc.) concepts, principles, and methodology to manage and support a major industrial facility program; (2) Demonstrating job related experience in monitoring safe operations and maintenance requirements for assigned weight handling equipment; (3) Coordinating with other personnel and higher level personnel to make certain that weight handling equipment is within compliance of industry and agency standards; (4) Conducting inspections and other technical reviews to ensure weight handling equipment is certified and maintained; (5) Providing recommendations to internal and external contacts for program improvements based on program requirements, observances, trends, and other factors that may drive changes in support of a major industrial facility program; (6) Employing good judgment in choosing, interpreting, and adapting available guidelines to specific issues encountered; and (7) Utilizing computer-database(s) and Microsoft Office software to maintain weight handling equipment support and associated technical records as well as generate reports and obtain up-to-date data for assigned equipment, repair, modification, or replacement. Or You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in field related to this Equipment Specialist position. Or You have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or You have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or You have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Also, your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equates to one hundred percent. Additional education and qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web sites: 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 A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. For GS-09 position, -You have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or -You have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or -You have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. For GS-11 position, -You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in field related to this Equipment Specialist position. Or -You have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Or -You have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the Equipment Specialist position being filled. Additional education and qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web sites: Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements,

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