Engineering Technician (Vehicles)

US Smithsonian Institution; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, located in the Office of Facilities Management (FM) / OFMR, seeks a GS-7 level position focusing on Mobile Asset Equipment. This role emphasizes specialized experience with installation, repair, and inspection of gasoline/diesel assets, with education and combination pathways outlined for eligibility.

The selectee will follow federal qualification standards and documentation guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience defined as installing, repairing, inspecting, and making repairs to Mobile Asset Equipment (gasoline/diesel assets).
• Education substitution: two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent.
• Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the qualification requirements.
• Foreign Education: transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study may be required.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and describe experience relevant to responsibilities and specialized experience.
• Volunteer work counts toward qualifying experience.
• Part-time and unpaid experience related to this position will be considered.
• CDL possession is a Quality Ranking Factor; may rank above non-CDL candidates.
• CDL is not required for initial eligibility; may obtain within six months of employment.

Education

Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree such as an Automotive Engineering Technology

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Facilities Management (FM), Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR). The Office of Facilities Management and Reliability provides the full range of building services through eight maintenance and operational zones.

Experience

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal Service. For this position specialized experience is defined as: installing, repairing, inspecting, and making repairs to Mobile Asset Equipment (gasoline/ diesel assets)

Or

Education: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree such as an Automotive Engineering Technology may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirements.

Or

a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part‑time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's license, CDL, (class B), is a Quality Ranking Factor. Applicants who possess a valid CDL may be ranked above applicants who do not possess a CDL because the skills associated with operating commercial motor vehicles are expected to significantly enhance performance in this position.

A CDL is not required for initial eligibility. Applicants who do not possess a CDL but can obtain one through agency provided training in the first 6 months of employment, will remain eligible for consideration if they meet all qualification requirements. The selectee will be required to obtain and maintain the required CDL as a condition of employment.