AMVETS Jobs

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will inspect, test, evaluate, and certify all types of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE). You will analyze technical data for the assessment of weight handling equipment to interpret their operation and predict potential problems. You will interpret standards to analyze equipment performance in meeting requirements. You will conduct load tests, operational tests, and various types of proof tests on all categories of WHE, related transportation equipment, and various types of lifting gear. You will manage the acquisition of new cranes or the disposal of existing cranes to support operations. You will develop and implement maintenance and inspection specifications, procedures, data sheets, instructions and other technical directives which are used to maintain the WHE and evaluate their performance and operating characteristics. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications TO QUALIFY FOR THE GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting with work processes involving mechanical, hydraulic, structural, electrical and/or pneumatic systems of cranes and allied construction equipment; 2) Reading electrical schematics to assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems on cranes; 3) Assisting with reading and interpreting crane load charts to calculate crane test loads; and 4) Using computer software (i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel) to retrieve, edit, and store crane information). NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume. TO QUALIFY FOR THE GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Working with mechanical, hydraulic, structural, electrical and/or pneumatic systems of cranes and allied construction equipment; 2) Reading electrical schematics to assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems on cranes; 3) Reading and interpreting crane load charts to calculate crane test loads; 4) Using instruments and devices (i.e., micrometers, dial calipers, dial indicators, inside micrometers, sheave gauges, feeler gauges, multi-meters, pressure gauges, flow meters, tachometers, meggers, and compression gauges) to perform precision measurements; 5) Using computer software (i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel) to retrieve, edit, and store crane information; and 6) Reading, interpreting, explaining, and preparing blueprints, engineering drawings, diagrams, or other technical directives to evaluate the conditions and operational characteristics of cranes). NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/ 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 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: 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. For the GS-09: You have a master's or equivalent degree in fields related to the position to be filled OR You completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D, if related. For the GS-11: You have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in fields related to the position to be filled OR You completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. You will be subject to relocation to other offices within the employing activity if required. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Physical Demands: The incumbent must be physically able and willing to climb cranes, booms, and other structures to conduct inspections and tests. The job involves considerable walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and standing for long periods while conducting inspections and tests. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial work platforms at heights up to 150 feet above the ground. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, inspection equipment, and components that may weigh up to and occasionally over 40 pounds. The position may also require prolonged sedentary positions when preparing reports, correspondence, and other documents. The incumbent is required to pass a standard Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to qualify for licensing on aerial work platforms, cranes, and forklifts. Working Conditions: The incumbent works in an office setting and in various sites outside office buildings. The locations may include light spaces, greasy areas, noisy, and dimly lit machinery rooms, and other uncomfortable work environments. The incumbent is required to work in open spaces under varying temperatures and weather conditions. Incumbent is exposed to various hazards especially when working in noisy machinery rooms, near rotating machinery, overhead at significant heights, unstable footing, and adverse weather conditions. The incumbent is required to wear various types of personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, fall protection gear, ear muffs, coveralls, and respirators as work environment dictates. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.