EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide logistics and operational support to materials collections processes supporting national-level treaty monitoring programs and related activities.

Develop, maintain, and improve long-term support capabilities for a variety of globally deployed assets tasked to detect, measure, and report environmental perturbations.

See "Additional Information." This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level.

The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Working as a skilled mechanic or maintenance worker, sales or service engineer, or planner or estimator in a technical group dealing with manufacture, utilization, repair, or operation of equipment.

Reviewing and applying technical specifications and requirements. Analyzing equipment and forecasting spare parts requirements.

Reading and interpreting engineering change orders, equipment requisitions, shop orders, and work orders.

Analyzing contract specifications and examining pertinent equipment to determine if specifications are met.

Analyzing or supervising maintenance, repair, or production operations to determine methods of improvement.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.

Examples of creditable experience include: extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of ground-based collection systems operations and maintenance to include nuclear detection technologies, cryogenic principles, gas separations and isolation, particulate debris collection and analysis, and their unique operating environments.

Knowledge of computer operating programs and interpret their applications to systems control structure and to collection systems configuration, operation, and maintenance.

Knowledge of long-haul communications systems, their failure identification, tracking, and repair.

Ability to comprehend analytical models and make recommendations and the ability to apply extensive knowledge of equipment and logistics infrastructure characteristics, properties, and capabilities in order to extrapolate potential applications of technical approaches and recommendations as countermeasures to emerging threats.

Substantial knowledge of maintenance management principles in order to plan and execute sustainment of existing and evolving systems.

Ability to organize, and interpret information in a clear concise manner, the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and accurate fashion, and the ability to analyze conflicting information from multiple sources.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of logistics management, as well as maintenance processes, concepts, theories, practices, and policies in order to ensure support issues are properly considered during the development of materials collection systems maintenance support concepts.

Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of ground-based collection systems operations and maintenance to include underlying sophisticated nuclear detection technologies, cryogenic principles, gas separations and isolation, particulate debris collection and analysis, and their unique operating environments.

Knowledge of computer operating programs and the ability to interpret their applications to systems control structure and collection systems configuration, operation, and maintenance.

Knowledge of long-haul communications systems, their failure identification, tracking, and repair.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to provide briefings, reports, technical advice and recommendations to others; as well as establish effective working relationships.

Proficiency in the use of office management tools such as Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and similar software.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

KEY: The duty of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDI 1200.07, Screening the Ready Reserve)".

This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

IAW, DoDI 3020.42, Defense Continuity Plan Development. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Perform technical duties and oversight of the Center's, Detachments', Operating Locations', and Equipment Locations' maintenance management programs to identify and resolve maintenance and management problems.

Assure integrity of state-of-health and in-situ analysis data received from field locations. Develop data management programs, tailors output to provide effective maintenance and operational feedback.

Track effectiveness of deployed systems. Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to efficiency.

Represent the flight, squadron, center, and, in some circumstances, the US Government during requirements development, program reviews, evaluations, meetings, and technical discussions associated with logistics support requirements for developing, testing, and deploying systems to meet operational and logistics constraints.