Equipment Specialist

TACOM•Texarkana, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Specialist provides highly complex technical and administrative services at Red River Army Depot (RRAD), including integrated logistical support and development of technical publications such as Depot Maintenance Work Requirements, technical manuals, depot maintenance manuals, and shop work instructions. The position supports the Project Manager’s Office and major subordinate commands in establishing depot-level maintenance capabilities. The incumbent prepares depot maintenance studies and support plans, drafts reports and recommendations on program status and potential issues, and manages writing and editing projects from preliminary through final drafts. The role also develops and maintains standardized methods for analyzing technical data, work instructions, and depot-level maintenance concepts for complete weapons systems, including armament and fire control. It monitors and controls Shop Work Instructions, Work Station Instructions, and Maintenance Task Lists.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience performing preventive maintenance on combat, tactical wheeled, and tracked engineering vehicles; diagnosing mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic technical issues; and recommending equipment modifications.
Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A qualifying combination of graduate education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements may be used.
Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in regular performance of duties.
Must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period, unless the appointee has previously met the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide integrated logistical support services and develop technical publications, including DMWRs, TMs, DMs, and SWIs.
Prepare initial drafts of Depot Maintenance Studies for prime mission assignments in support of the Project Manager’s Office.
Assist proponents or major subordinate commands in preparing Depot Maintenance Support Plans.
Prepare formal and informal reports and recommendations on current and projected program status, potential problems, and recommended solutions to establish depot-level maintenance capabilities.
Manage assigned writing and editing projects, including preparing and coordinating preliminary and final drafts.
Develop, maintain, and control standardized methods for analyzing existing technical data, work instructions, and proposed depot-level maintenance concepts for total weapons systems, including armament and fire control.
Develop, maintain, and monitor Shop Work Instructions, Work Station Instructions, and Maintenance Task Lists.