Engineering Technician (Vehicles)

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Facilities Management (FM),Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR). The Office of Facilities Management and Reliability provides the full range of building services through eight maintenance and operational zones. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position specialized experience is defined as: installing, repairing, inspecting, and making repairs to Mobile Asset Equipment (gasoline/diesel assets) Or Education: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree such as an Automotive Engineering Technology may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirements. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's license, CDL, (class B), is a Quality Ranking Factor. Applicants who possess a valid CDL may be ranked above applicants who do not possess a CDL because the skills associated with operating commercial motor vehicles are expected to significantly enhance performance in this position. A CDL is not required for initial eligibility. Applicants who do not possess a CDL but can obtain one through agency provided training in the first 6 months of employment, will remain eligible for consideration if they meet all qualification requirements. The selectee will be required to obtain and maintain the required CDL as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithsonian Institution