Protective Armor Vehicle Specialist

United States Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Secret Service is seeking an Automotive Technician for the Office of Protective Operations, Special Services Division. The role focuses on maintaining, equipping, and repairing a state-of-the-art protective vehicle fleet while supporting protective driving operations to ensure secure transport of protectees.

The position requires obtaining and maintaining ASE certifications or equivalent within 24 months, with a baseline of three of five ASE certifications at onboarding, and

Qualifications

• Five or more ASE certifications or ASE Master certificate or equivalent within 24 months, or major manufacturer certification.
• At appointment, you must have three of the five ASE certifications, or equivalent.
• Phase I (NCIC) required; Phase II includes Credit Check, Security Interview, Polygraph, Drug Screening, Medical Exam, and Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, equip, and repair a state-of-the-art protective vehicle fleet.
• Support protective driving operations for secure transport of protectees.
• Ensure safe, secure, and efficient transportation and mobility for protective operations.

Skills

Automotive Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree with S.A.A.

Master's degree or equivalent graduate education

Tools

ASE certifications

GM ASEP / Ford ASSET / Mopar CAP

Job description

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Protective Operations, Special Services Division will allow you to use your expertise in the field of Automotive Technology to maintain, equip, and repair a state-of-the-art protective vehicle fleet, as well as support protective driving operations to ensure the secure and efficient transportation of protectees.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 24 months of onboarding: five (5) or more National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or equivalent or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master certificate or equivalent, or Major Automobile manufacturer certification, or Major Manufacturer College Co-Op program e.g., General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP), Ford's Automotive Student Service Educational Training (Ford ASSET), or Mopar Career Automotive Program (MOPAR CAP). At time of appointment, you are required to have three (3) of the five (5) ASE certifications, or equivalent.

Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC, Section 922(g)(91)).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

You are minimally qualified for the GL-07 Level, if you possess one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
  • 1.Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
  • 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
    • 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum;
    • 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR
• At least one full year of graduate level education (i.e., 18 semester hours); OR
• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-05 level performing duties, such as assisting with fleet management, armored vehicle maintenance, protective driving, physical security, access control, and/or logistics support; OR
• A combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education.

You are minimally qualified for the GL-09 Level, if you possess one of the following:

• A master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as LL.B. or J.D.) or two full years of progressively higher graduate education, in a related field, leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• Have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-07 level performing duties such as assisting with diagnosing and repairing protective armored vehicles, solving mechanical problems, and/or communicating with high-level officials; OR
• A combination of specialized experience, as described above, and related graduate level education, beyond the first full year of graduate level study.

Other Requirements:

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 24 months of onboarding: five (5) or more National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or equivalent or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master certificate or equivalent, or Major Automobile manufacturer certification, or Major Manufacturer College Co-Op program e.g., General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP), Ford's Automotive Student Service Educational Training (Ford ASSET), or Mopar Career Automotive Program (MOPAR CAP). At time of appointment, you are required to have three (3) of the five (5) ASE certifications, or equivalent.

The qualifications and requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Applicants must successfully complete and pass Phase 1 assessment to receive a Conditional Job Offer. In addition, applicants must successfully complete and pass Phase II to receive final consideration for employment.

Phase I:

• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

Phase II:

• Credit Check
• Security Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Background Investigation (Top-Secret Clearance)