Equipment Specialist

Summary

As an Equipment Specialist, serves as a technical authority in the development, design, evaluation, application, inspection and testing of HVAC and other mechanical systems and related equipment. Location of position: GSA, Public Buildings Service, Office of Facilities Management. We are currently filling eleven vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Serves as the technical authority on HVAC Systems and other related mechanical systems and equipment, by inspecting and troubleshooting installed HVAC systems and other related mechanical systems and equipment in Federal facilities, recommending specific repairs, modifications, and/or replacements as required. Develops Independent Government Estimates (IGE's) and Scopes of Work (SOWs) related to HVAC and other related building systems. Develops contract specifications for operation and maintenance, full maintenance, or commercial facility management type contracts. Provides technical advice to the service centers should emergencies develop that cause failure in mechanical equipment and/or building support equipment related to building services and maintenance in ongoing program areas. Prepares inspection reports and identifies and makes recommendations for the resolution of problems involving Building Mechanical and Equipment Systems, lack of personnel, materials, poor workmanship, conditions in need of repair, additional training requirements, and various other related concerns.

Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-12 salary range starts at $89,508 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in the development, application, and interpretation of HVAC systems; equipment inspection; and preventive maintenance programs. Experience must also include providing technical guidance on energy and operational issues to improve efficiency; and the preparation and/or analysis of cost and work measurement reports for building systems.

Requirements

• •US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• •Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• •Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959