Equipment Specialist.

Defense Logistics Agency; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA seeks an Equipment Specialist responsible for managing vehicle and equipment readiness using FLMIS, serving as COR on maintenance contracts, and overseeing inventories and property records. The role includes developing operator training for MHE and other vehicles, and supporting safety inspections and compliance.

The position may involve ensuring proper training documentation and adherence to DLA, DOD, OSHA safety standards as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required: one year to gain competencies for Equipment Specialist duties.
• GS-11 level requires qualifications appropriate to federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage readiness of vehicles and support equipment using FLMIS for dispatching, maintenance scheduling, and work orders.
• Serve as COR for maintenance and repair contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Maintain property records, conduct inventories, and coordinate transfer or turn-in of surplus and unserviceable items.
• Develop and deliver operator training programs for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and other vehicles.
• Assist Site Safety Officer with equipment inspections and safety compliance.

Skills

Fleet management

Training delivery

Safety compliance

Contract oversight

Tools

FLMIS

Job description

Duties

• If selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.
• Manages and ensures the readiness of all vehicles and support equipment, using the Fleet Management Information System (FLMIS) for dispatching, maintenance scheduling, work order management, and tracking equipment status and usage.
• Prepares technical specifications and justifications for equipment procurement. Develops long-range acquisition plans, recommends funding priorities, and makes recommendations for the repair, disposal, or procurement of equipment.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for maintenance and repair contracts.
• Monitors contractor performance, inspects work to ensure compliance with contract specifications, and administers task orders.
• Acts as a Hand Receipt Holder for non-expendable property. Conducts physical inventories, manages property records, and coordinates the transfer or turn-in of surplus and unserviceable property.
• Functions as an Instructor and Certifying Official for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and other vehicles.
• Develops and delivers operator training programs in accordance with DLA, OSHA, and manufacturer requirements, and maintains all training records.
• Assists the Site Safety Officer by conducting equipment inspections, participating in incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with all DLA, DOD, and OSHA safety standards.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This is an obligated position and occupancy is subject to the return of former incumbent. If former incumbent fails to return to the position, occupancy may become permanent.
• May be converted to permanent (See Next Steps section)

Qualifications

To qualify for an Equipment Specialist position, your resume and supporting documentation must support the following specialized experience:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience is required to gain the competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. To qualify for the GS-11 level, applicants must