Engineering Technician (Vehicles)

Smithsonian Institution•Suitland, MD

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About The Position

The Engineering Technician (Vehicles) works in the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Facilities Management and Reliability, which provides building services through eight maintenance and operational zones. The role installs, repairs, overhauls, rebuilds, modifies, tests, and troubleshoots integrated mechanical and electrical systems, including vehicle-related equipment. The technician also supports fleet inventory and surplus disposal activities, advises the supervisor on shop stock, parts, and supply needs, and analyzes and reports on complex system operations.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal Service, defined as installing, repairing, and inspecting Mobile Asset Equipment (gasoline/diesel assets), and making repairs to it; alternatively, the stated graduate education or a combination of education and experience may qualify.
A valid state or District of Columbia driver's license; a copy must be submitted.
Complete agency-provided training and earn a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment, then obtain and maintain the required CDL as a condition of employment.
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience without copying language from the vacancy announcement.
If qualifying through foreign education, provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation.

Nice To Haves

A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License; possession may be used as a quality ranking factor.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, overhaul, rebuild, modify, test, and troubleshoot integrated mechanical and electrical systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including automotive diesel and gasoline assets, diagnostic equipment, air-conditioning systems, and electric vehicle motors.
Assist the Agency Fleet Manager and Mobile Asset Supervisor with regularly scheduled inventories, surplus disposal, and resolving discrepancies.
Advise the supervisor about shop stock needs, service parts, and supplies.
Analyze, evaluate, and report on complex mechanical and electrical systems operations.