Equipment Specialist.

Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in Vancouver, WA seeks an Equipment Specialist to ensure delivery and availability of specialized heavy mobile equipment for transmission line construction and maintenance. You will analyze customer needs, schedule equipment from the loan pool, and coordinate operators and rental arrangements across the BPA service area.

Responsibilities include evaluating options, performing cost analyses, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience scheduling, dispatching, and coordinating delivery of heavy equipment.
• Cost-benefit and usage analyses on fleet assets to optimize performance and maintenance.
• Negotiating rental agreements and resolving equipment availability conflicts with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to determine equipment for projects or tasks.
• Schedule long- and short-term equipment deliveries to customers.
• Coordinate Line Equipment Operators and outside rentals across the service area.
• Manage outside rentals exceeding $1 million per year via P-Card or contracts.
• Track loan pool items and ensure proper return and inventory in the system.

Skills

Equipment scheduling

Inventory management

Cost analysis

Vendor coordination

Customer requirements

Tools

P-Card transactions

Inventory database

Job description

Duties

• Use intensive knowledge of BPA's heavy mobile equipment to ensure that users have the specialized equipment and tools required to perform construction and maintenance on power transmission lines and facilities by analyzing the requirements for and scheduling and dispatching equipment and tools from the loan pool.
• Analyze requirements of customers to determine the correct equipment for a project or task.
• Perform analyses and cost comparisons of available options for Loan Pool equipment to determine the equipment to be scheduled.
• Based on analyses performed, schedule appropriate long- and short-term equipment deliveries to customers.
• Coordinate schedules for Line Equipment Operators (LEO) to deliver/pick up equipment throughout the service area.
• Coordinate and arrange outside rental of equipment throughout the BPA service area. Manage outside rentals in an excess of $1 million per year through P-Card transactions or contracts.
• Inventory or arrange loan pool items being issued and returned by users to ensure all parts and pieces are returned with the item. Perform physical identification and uploads inventory into computer database.

As An Equipment Specialist, You Will

• Use intensive knowledge of BPA's heavy mobile equipment to ensure that users have the specialized equipment and tools required to perform construction and maintenance on power transmission lines and facilities by analyzing the requirements for and scheduling and dispatching equipment and tools from the loan pool.
• Analyze requirements of customers to determine the correct equipment for a project or task.
• Perform analyses and cost comparisons of available options for Loan Pool equipment to determine the equipment to be scheduled.
• Based on analyses performed, schedule appropriate long- and short-term equipment deliveries to customers.
• Coordinate schedules for Line Equipment Operators (LEO) to deliver/pick up equipment throughout the service area.
• Coordinate and arrange outside rental of equipment throughout the BPA service area. Manage outside rentals in an excess of $1 million per year through P-Card transactions or contracts.
• Inventory or arrange loan pool items being issued and returned by users to ensure all parts and pieces are returned with the item. Perform physical identification and uploads inventory into computer database.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

Key Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements:

Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience
1) analyzing complex project or operational requirements to schedule, dispatch, and coordinate the delivery of heavy mobile and specialized equipment and tools for construction, utility, or industrial operations;
2) performing cost-benefit and usage analyses on fleet assets to evaluate performance, coordinate maintenance schedules, and recommend equipment replacements;
and 3) collaborating with customers and commercial vendors to negotiate rental agreements and resolve equipment availability conflicts.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries. There are several breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and amazing panoramic mountain views! Vancouver is the perfect place for anyone who loves to be outdoors and really enjoys nature!

EEO Policy

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation for USAHire: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Veterans Information

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selective Service Registration

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.