Equipment Specialist - Automotive Talent Network

This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens.Please send any questions or concerns to with a subject line of "Equipment Specialist - Automotive Talent Network".Mission StatementThe mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.Job SummaryThis is NOT a vacancy announcement. By completing the application, you are joining a repository of interested applicants who will be considered to fill current and future Equipment Specialist - Automotive opportunities. Additional selections may be made to fill positions with similar duties, responsibilities and qualifications.Position: Equipment Specialist - Automotive GS 7/9/11Locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; New Orleans, LAWorking Hours: 8:15am 5:00pm, but hours may varySalary: Rates will be provided upon selectionDuration: Full Time/PermanentPhysical Demands Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and stains Frequently makes repairs and may assist other workers in making repairs while vehicles are overhead, and where parts worked on are often in hard-to-reach places Required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weight up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh 50 pounds or more Exposure to vehicle fluids such as battery acid and hydraulic fluids that may cause burns or irritate the skin or be otherwise hazardous to healthEducationAll degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:GS 7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.GS 9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.Undergraduate Education: Major study -- any field of study in an accredited college or universityGraduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filledSelective Placement FactorSelective Placement Factors are mandatory and will be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.The applicant must possess the following: Experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field with formal education or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Snap-On, ASE, Military, etc.) EPA recognized refrigerant handling certificationAdditional Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Some travel may be required Must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcriptsQualifications and EvaluationsPlease address the following Competencies in your resume: Problem Solving/Judgment Vehicle Maintenance Customer Service Organizing and PlanningSpecialized Experience (SE):GS 7: SE is defined as follows: Performed routine vehicle maintenance and inspections Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems Maintained and updated vehicle records and inventoriesGS 9: SE is defined as follows: Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and suppliesGS 11: SE is defined as follows: Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections Diagnosed, troubleshot, and inspected vehicles for assimilation into a Fleet Reviewed and analyzed technical data to maintain vehicular and non-vehicular equipment Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems Research industry trends and made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of work proposedRequired Documents Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates Other supporting documents: College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or laterHow to Submit InterestStep 1: Click the Start button to begin. 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