Supervisory Equipment Specialist

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Fleet Equipment Analysis and Policy (NFSE) group of Fleet Management (NSF), Supply Chain Services (NS), Chief Administrative Office (N).

A successful candidate in the Supervisory Equipment Specialist position will serve as the supervisor of the Fleet Equipment Analysis and Policy group and a member of the Fleet Management team.

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Duties

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As a Supervisory Equipment Specialist, you will:

• Assign and review work, evaluate employee performance, and manage all personnel-related actions to build an effective and productive unit.
• Perform lifecycle cost-benefit analysis on fleet assets to develop strategic recommendations for equipment replacement, procurement, or leasing that provide the most economic value to the organization.
• Oversee the development and updating of standard fleet processes and procedures and present recommendations to leadership and customers regarding changes to fleet policies, standards, and systems to improve organizational efficiency and functionality.
• Provide technical advice on all applicable policies, mandates, and federal and state laws to support a fleet and fuel management program and decision making.
• Direct the analysis of fleet data to ensure its validity and identify opportunities for maximizing equipment utilization and supportability across internal and external customer groups.
• Make decisions on the direction of fleet program activities in order to maintain a colloborative relationship between the fleet organization and business partners.

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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

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

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:

• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.

Qualifications

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-12, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) analyzing equipment lifecycle data, including maintenance and operational costs, to perform cost-benefit analyses and recommend strategies for asset procurement, replacement, or leasing; 2) leading equipment analysis or fleet management and providing guidance on fleet policy and operations; and 3) developing technical and performance specifications for various fleet programs and providing policy or procedural recommendations to management regarding fleet operations.

"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

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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. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy

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Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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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.



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