EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (GENERAL)
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, Equipment Services Series, 1670. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to dive equipment and watercraft; Specialized practical and theoretical knowledge of a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to systems and equipment used in Special Tactics diving and maritime tactical/training operations including those that have complex technical requirements and require extensive specialized training and experience. OR EDUCATION:
Successful completion of 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Less than the full amount of specialized experience required but more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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:
1. Knowledge and skill of a wide range of operation/maintenance concepts, principles, and practices for DoD approved underwater breathing equipment, support systems, recompression chambers, small marine watercraft/engines, marine hydraulic systems specific open/closed circuit diving equipment, SCUBA equipment, high pressure gas systems, high altitude oxygen systems, and other related Special Tactics maritime systems and equipment. 2. Knowledge of and familiarity with military diving, operations and/or safety directives, regulations, applicable to DoD, USN, USAF, USSOCOM, and AFSOC. This includes the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and hazardous material program. 3. Knowledge of and skill in the use of the U.S. Navy 3M program as it applies to diving for near, mid, and long-term equipment requirements as well as other HHQ reporting and management programs. 4. Knowledge of the maritime tactics and techniques used by Special Tactics forces to include watercraft airborne/airdrop delivery systems. 5. Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data; identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions and load preparation/rigging, conducting parachute/swimmer/diver recovery methods and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing; plan, organize, reprioritize, and develop work to meet changing deadlines; develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned systems/equipment and providing technical advice and direction in the form of briefings, reports, and written recommendations. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to dive equipment and watercraft; Specialized practical and theoretical knowledge of a comprehensive range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices related to systems and equipment used in Special Tactics diving and maritime tactical/training operations including those that have complex technical requirements and require extensive specialized training and experience. OR EDUCATION:
Successful completion of 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Less than the full amount of specialized experience required but more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your official transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in- grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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:
1. Knowledge and skill of a wide range of operation/maintenance concepts, principles, and practices for DoD approved underwater breathing equipment, support systems, recompression chambers, small marine watercraft/engines, marine hydraulic systems specific open/closed circuit diving equipment, SCUBA equipment, high pressure gas systems, high altitude oxygen systems, and other related Special Tactics maritime systems and equipment. 2. Knowledge of and familiarity with military diving, operations and/or safety directives, regulations, applicable to DoD, USN, USAF, USSOCOM, and AFSOC. This includes the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and hazardous material program. 3. Knowledge of and skill in the use of the U.S. Navy 3M program as it applies to diving for near, mid, and long-term equipment requirements as well as other HHQ reporting and management programs. 4. Knowledge of the maritime tactics and techniques used by Special Tactics forces to include watercraft airborne/airdrop delivery systems. 5. Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data; identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and developing innovative solutions and load preparation/rigging, conducting parachute/swimmer/diver recovery methods and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing; plan, organize, reprioritize, and develop work to meet changing deadlines; develop and conduct training to ensure proper maintenance of assigned systems/equipment and providing technical advice and direction in the form of briefings, reports, and written recommendations. 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.
- Department:
1670 Equipment Services - Salary Range:
$66,515 to $86,468 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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