LEAD EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST Job in Fort Carson, CO

Vacancy No. MCAD244793948225HW Department Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Salary $105,985.00 to $137,784.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/25/2024 Close Date 11/1/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Carson, CO


Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The referral list(s) generated by this announcement may be used to for future vacancies in other organizations throughout the Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) in Warren, MI.

Duties

  • Analyze reports of technical logistics problems from Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs) for similarities, trends, and inconsistencies.
  • Investigates logistics issues and problems which have been unable to resolve.
  • Develops course of action to resolve problems, coordinates plan for resolution with concerned organizations.
  • Oversee and coordinate efforts of TACOM personnel on special purpose multi-directorate teams organized to identify and define logistics issues affecting the readiness of Combat Support and Combat Service Support TACOM equipment.
  • Analyze procedures, regulations, policies, stock requirements, training levels, availability, adequacy, and condition of maintenance and supply facilities, and proximity of delivery points and other factors bearing upon the problem at hand.
  • Determines/interprets program goals and develops plans for the organization independently of or jointly with other managers.
  • Determines Logistics Assistance Directorate (LAD) resource needs and develops plans for LAD organizational changes which have considerable impact such as those involving basic structure, operating costs, and positions.
  • Provide advice and assistance to maintenance officers with maintenance technicians with maintenance advice, assistance, and training for the operation and maintenance of military materiel.
  • Provide advice to field commanders and combat support personnel with the operation of military materiel.
  • Provide real-time situational awareness reports directly to TACOM and Project/Program Offices.
  • Provides technical/administrative guidance to LARs within their Area of Operation on equipment maintenance, material readiness, and LAD policy.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
  • This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement as a condition of employment. You will be required to relocate based on management needs for the duration of employment in this or successor positions.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
  • Draw and wear protective clothing, Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, and Chemical Defense Equipment in support of major field exercises and mobilization.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Analyzing logistic problem areas to determine root causes and/or recommend corrective action to field Commander, Unit maintenance personnel and Enterprise agencies.; AND 2.) Interpreting policy and technical guidance to make decisions that are related to supporting equipment; AND 3.) Accessing Unit maintenance personnel knowledge and capability to provide training on key maintenance tasks and procedures and provides feedback to the Enterprise to assess and make strategic decisions to improve survivability and sustainability of weapon systems or platforms.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logisitics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet the position requirements for certification at Level III in Life Cycle Logistics. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/.)
  • Employee must have completed 100% Core and 100% SORTS/Critical Equipment Certification within 12 months of being placed in to position.
  • Employee will be assigned to duty stations within the Continental United States normally for not less than 2 years, unless mission dictate otherwise.
  • Draw and wear protective clothing, Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, and Chemical Defense Equipment in support of major field exercises and mobilization. -Deployment to, and retention in, hostile zones during crisis situations or mobilization, which may require flying in military aircraft. -Support field exercises and deployments, which may require living in a field environment in conditions similar to those of field-grade officers.
  • Employee may be required to take the series of anthrax vaccine immunizations to include annual boosters. Failure to take the immunization may result in removal from the position or federal service.
  • Employee may not be a Reserve Component member subject to recall to active duty. Employee must report military recall status to management to effect removal from the Ready Reserve or exemption from retiree call-up.
  • Assignment to overseas will be in accordance with established tours as defined in Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Joint Travel Regulations, unless mission requirements dictate otherwise.
  • Valid U.S. State driver's license is required to obtain a military and/or international driver's license for exercises, deployments, or assigned to a foreign duty station. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid host nation vehicle operator license when assigned OCONUS.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/01/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12588225).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
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AD-W4GG51 US ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE ARMAMENTS CMD
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Warren, MI 48397
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Next steps

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