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Position Title
Equipment Specialist (Auto)
Agency
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Announcement Number
NEAD22914349-0995R Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 3, 2022 to Friday, October 14, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

Department of the Army regulations include several employment categories in the definition of "current Army civilian employee".  Do you meet one of the categories below?

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: My Biz.

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 5-C must be "J8M" AND block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2."), and, if applicable, (2) a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50.

• CIVILIAN ARMY EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS). This category includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service.  If you are eligible in this category, you may be required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army DCIPS employment, and, if applicable, (2) an SF-50 showing career/ career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A TEMPORARY OR TERM APPOINTMENT. This category ONLY includes those who have personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s: (1) an SF-50 showing current Army employment, and (2) an SF-50 showing career/career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.

Are you a current Army civilian employee?
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2. I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Equipment Specialist (Auto) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Equipment Specialist (Auto) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Review or recommend changes to maintenance policy, procedure, or guidance.
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3. Develop messages for dissemination using the Safety of Use Messages.
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4. Analyze Integrated Product Teams, technical reviews, or Contract Data Requirements Lists.
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5. Respond to field inquiries regarding maintenance or sustainment issues.
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6. Provide equipment maintenance assistance to field agencies.
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7. Review Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), Modification Work Orders (MWOs) engineering drawings, diagrams, or schematics for suitability, accuracy, or potential problems.
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8. Draft Army maintenance message in accordance with regulations and guidelines, such as Safety of Use, Maintenance Advisories, or Ground precautionary messages.
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9. Assess draft contract deliverables or provide provisioning support to sustain Technical Manuals (TMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), or Modification of Work Orders (MWOs) development.
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10. Review documents such as Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), or Modification Work Orders (MWOs) for accuracy.
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11. Review engineering drawings, diagrams, or schematics for suitability, accessibility, or sustainability.
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12. Apply critical maintenance problem solving techniques and tools to make recommendations for corrective actions.
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13. Review technical drawings to ensure accuracy of provisioning data.
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14. Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) or production waivers for assigned materials for concurrence or non-concurrence.
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15. Identify the cause of maintenance problems for corrective actions or preventive measures.
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16. Documents technical data deficiencies for Program Managers Office to ensure contractual compliance.
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17. Ensure Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) is kept updated with regards to all assigned projects.
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18. Utilize supportability analysis to ensure workload can be accomplished with in established maintenance policies or procedures.
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19. Utilize logistic databases (such as LMP/Powerlog-J/COMPASS) to determine maintenance trends, provisioning, or manage obsolescence for weapon systems.
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20. Assist in the creation of scope of works (SOWs) or Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL's) for weapon systems.
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21. Implement quality assurance checks or steps throughout the contract life.
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22. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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