Maintenance Control Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Clarkston, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a competitive-service role with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Lower Granite Natural Resources Office in Clarkston, Washington. The office is located at the head of the Columbia/Snake River navigation system. The position oversees the FEMS/MAXIMO Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including its records, work orders, reporting, user administration, training, and procedures. The specialist serves as a technical advisor to project leadership and coordinates maintenance across hydroelectric, navigation, and natural-resources business lines. The position may be filled at any announced grade, with noncompetitive promotion potential to GS-09. Situational telework is available. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. A valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required; PCS costs are not authorized. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• For GS-7 qualification, one year of specialized experience involving administrative tasks with paper and automated records management, manual software data entry, and customer service; or qualifying Superior Academic Achievement with a bachelor's degree; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-9 qualification, one year of specialized experience inputting, modifying, and tracking industrial-equipment maintenance records using a computerized maintenance management system; or a master's/equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a relevant field; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Applicants qualifying through foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or received full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the FEMS/MAXIMO CMMS, including data entry, equipment hierarchies, operating manuals, and historical records for project assets.
• Generate, issue, and track preventive and corrective maintenance work orders, coordinating resources, labor schedules, and materials for maintenance crews.
• Compile operational reports, analyze data trends, track maintenance backlogs, and provide statistical insights.
• Serve as the principal technical advisor to project leadership and coordinate maintenance across hydroelectric, navigation, and natural-resources business lines.
• Administer CMMS user access, permissions, and security settings.
• Provide hands-on system training and develop customized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the type of position, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level