Engineering Technician (Vehicles).

Smithsonian Institution; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Engineering Technician (Vehicles) to install, repair, overhaul, and troubleshoot integrated mechanical and electrical systems on mobile assets. The role requires completing training and earning a CDL Class B within six months of employment, with at least one year of specialized federal experience or graduate-level education as a substitute.

Responsibilities include assisting fleet inventories, reporting stock needs, and analyzing complex vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 installing, repairing, inspecting Mobile Asset Equipment (gasoline/diesel).
• Two full years of graduate education toward a master’s degree or Automotive Engineering Technology may substitute for experience.
• CDL Class B is a Quality Ranking Factor; may be obtained via agency training within six months.
• Resume should be two pages and clearly show alignment with responsibilities and required experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems including automotive diesel/gas repair assets, diagnostic equipment, and EV motor repair.
• Assist Fleet Manager with inventories, disposal of surplus, and resolving discrepancies.
• Advise supervisor on shop stock needs, service parts, and supplies.
• Analyze, evaluate and report on complex mechanical and electrical systems operations.

Skills

Mobile Asset Equipment

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Diagnostics & repair tools

Education

Graduate education toward Master’s in Automotive Eng Tech

Automotive Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

Job description

Duties
The Engineering Technician (Vehicles) is responsible for installing, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, modifying, testing and troubleshooting integrated mechanical and electrical systems.

In This Position, You Will

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems such as automotive diesel and gas repair assets, Diagnostic Equipment, AC/ Air conditioning, EV Electric Motor Repair, etc.
• Assist Agency Fleet Manager and Mobile Asset Supervisor with conducting regularly scheduled inventories, disposal of surplus and resolving discrepancies.
• Advise the supervisor of shop stock needs, services parts, and supplies.
• Analyze, evaluate and report on complex mechanical and electrical systems operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Must have a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license. (You must submit a copy of your driver's license)

• Selected candidates must complete agency-provided training and earn a Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL) within six months of employment.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

See Qualifications Section.

Additional information

• This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive:

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note:

This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

Please see Benefits at

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