Equipment Specialist, GS-, Authority; DHA;

Overview

Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type
Permanent

USACE Organization
South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Jacksonville District

Locations (City, State)
Jacksonville, FL

Position Overview/Duties
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Equipment Specialist in the South Atlantic Division, Jacksonville District, Operations Division.

• Serves as the Maintenance Control Specialist for the SAJ Floating Plant, multipurpose, and/or large single purpose projects including navigation locks, flood control structures, visitor centers, natural resources and recreation features, and other appurtenant elements at several locations.
• Serves as the expert on the use of the FEM system in the execution of the district and/or Project Maintenance Program, directly participating in the day to day and long-term life cycle planning and management of USACE assets within the AOR. Create assets in FEM. Enters, reviews, and closes out work orders for all FEM Assets. Inputs and tracks labor hours, materials, and contractor costs associated with work orders.
  
  Executes the Maintenance Management Improvement Plan within SAJ by meeting all deadlines required by SAD or HQ. Assists Asset Manager in the creation of reports on the status of assets in FEM.
• Provides technical advice, assistance and specialized equipment knowledge regarding the utilization, reliability, maintainability, repairability, accountability, authorization, disposition, and procurement within a major area of responsibility.
• Work requires the application of an intense practical knowledge of the characteristics, terminology, properties, and uses of a wide variety of equipment pertaining to the field and a general knowledge. Working knowledge of how to read and interpret user manuals and technical specifications for a wide range of vehicles and components.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS may be authorized.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

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Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.