About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST in the Australia Maintenance Support-220AU ofPEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF . The location for this position is Garden Island, Australia.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes: directing all material procurement, operational support and tracking, conducting analysis of process deficiencies AND reading and interpreting drawings and blueprint for systems and components to support material ordering and operability in accordance with specifications. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Equipment Services Series 1670 (opm.gov) 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Major DutiesYou will manage the ordering and purchasing of all materials required for maintenance and repair projects.You will identify, research, and analyze different material sources and substitute parts to meet project needs.You will review material certifications to ensure parts are manufactured according to the correct specifications.You will provide information and guidance to project teams on material requirements, supply sources, and purchasing.You will track materials for equipment upgrades and advise the project coordinator on their status and delivery.You will evaluate supplier proposals, get price quotes, and advise the project team on purchasing decisions.