EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
U.S. Pacific Fleet
StalePosted Apr 16
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Posted: April 14, 2026 (46 days ago)
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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$89,508 - $138,370
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing military equipment from start to finish, making sure it's always ready to use and helping teams operate and fix it properly.
You'll create guides, track parts, and advise on improvements for systems used by the U.S. Marine Corps.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in technical support and logistics who enjoys solving equipment problems in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent level managing equipment life cycles
- Ability to provide technical guidance on operations and maintenance to operators and maintainers
- Experience developing and reviewing technical documentation like manuals and guides
- Skills in preparing provisioning documents, tracking spares, and coordinating with logistics teams
- Proficiency in analyzing equipment issues and recommending modifications using independent judgment
- Support for program teams and fielding new or modified equipment
Full Job Description
You will serve as a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST in the PROGRAM LOGISTICS TEAM of MARCORSYSCOM.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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: Manage AND/OR oversee equipment life cycles, provides technical guidance on operations and maintenance, develops documentation, supports program teams, coordinates fielding, AND/OR ensures readiness for operators and maintainers.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Major Duties:
- You will manage equipment throughout its life cycle, ensuring readiness and operational effectiveness for all assigned systems and subsystems.
- You will provide technical guidance to operators, maintainers, and program teams on proper operation, maintenance, and support procedures.
- You will prepare and update provisioning documentation, track spares, and coordinate with logistics organizations to maintain supply readiness.
- You will develop and review technical manuals, instructional guides, and other documentation to ensure clarity and accuracy for users.
- You will serve on fielding teams, offering expert advice and support during deployment of new or modified equipment.
- You will analyze, evaluate, and recommend modifications to equipment or procedures, applying independent judgment to complex technical challenges.
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