Equipment Specialist

US Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in Washington state seeks an equipment specialist to perform administrative work, collecting and analyzing information about BPA's heavy equipment and tool assets to support fleet operations. The role emphasizes coordinating delivery and scheduling, working with customers and vendors to resolve availability conflicts and optimize asset utilization for BPA projects.

Successful candidates will bring relevant experience and a demonstrated ability to analyze

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service.
• Experience analyzing complex requirements to schedule, dispatch, and coordinate heavy equipment.
• Ability to negotiate rental agreements and resolve equipment availability conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as equipment specialist performing admin work to support fleet operations.
• Collect and analyze information about BPA's heavy equipment and tool assets.
• Coordinate delivery, scheduling, and rental arrangements with customers and vendors.

Skills

Fleet asset analysis

Equipment scheduling

Vendor negotiation

Cost-benefit analysis

Data collection

Job description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Equipment & Tool Loan Pool (NSFP) organization of Fleet Management (NSF), Supply Chain Services (NS), Chief Administrative Office (N).

A successful candidate in this position will serve as an equipment specialist performing a variety of administrative work that involves collecting, analyzing, etc., specialized information about BPA's heavy equipment & tool assets to support the management of BPA's fleet operations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-11] in the Federal service. 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.