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Please note: This is NOT a vacancy announcement. By submitting your resume and questionnaire, you are joining our repository of interested applicants who can be considered to fill current and future Equipment Specialist - Automotive opportunities.
The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.
Opening Date: October 21, 2025
Closing Date: When a sufficient candidate pool has been reached
Job Title Equipment Specialist - Automotive Location Multiple U.S. Locations Working Hours 8:15am - 5:00pm, may vary depending on Division needs Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Base Salary GS-5: $34,7994.00 - $45,239.00
GS-7: $43,1069.00 - $56,039.00
GS-9: $52,727.00 - $68,649.00
GS-11: $63,795.00 - $82,938.00
NOTE: The salaries listed above are the Base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables factoring in locality pay (based on the geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.
Current, FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city OR state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the operational readiness of the FBI's automotive fleet and related equipment as assigned. The incumbent utilizes computerized diagnostics to analyze technical data and make technical determinations on maintenance requirements, and mechanical reliability for a variety of vehicular equipment such as cars, light and heavy-duty trucks, vans, sports utility vehicles, motor homes, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and other vehicle types, as well as non-vehicular equipment such as generators.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license
• Some travel may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and stains.
• Frequently makes repairs and may assist other workers in making repairs while vehicles are overhead, and where parts worked on are often in hard-to-reach places.
• Required to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weight up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh 50 pounds or more.
• Exposure to vehicle fluids such as battery acid and hydraulic fluids that may cause burns or irritate the skin or be otherwise hazardous to health.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of the automotive fleet and related equipment.
• Inspects, tests, and performs corrective actions, and prepares new vehicles for assimilation into the Fleet.
• Conducts technical research, obtains additional facts, determines past equipment performance, and previous corrective actions; determines if the current problem warrants immediate corrective actions; and evaluates the actions for cost effectiveness and technical efficiency.
• Ensures assigned vehicles are operational in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Ensures appropriate registration to include tags, titles, and any necessary state inspections are completed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veteran's preference will be applied.
Please make sure your generalized experience / specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. You may have acquired the GE/SE through technical school training, in a military occupation and/or employment.
Generalized Experience (GE) / Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-5 : Applicant must possess at least three (3) years of GE one (1) of which was equivalent to the GS 4 grade level. GE is:

• Removed, replaced, cleaned, and installed a variety of common parts, components, and accessories such as filters, lamps, fluids, and fuses.
• Used basic tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches.
• Interpreted parts manuals and manufacturers' repair manuals in both hard copy and electronic formats.

GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is:

• Performed routine vehicle maintenance and inspections to include oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations and wheel balancing, predelivery inspections, tire repair, and battery replacement.
• Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems.
• Maintained and updated vehicle records and inventories.

GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is:

• Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include anti-lock brakes, air conditioning systems, and anti-theft devices.
• Performed operational assessments of vehicles using computer programs and diagnostic systems.
• Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Reviewed and analyzed information and documents related to vehicle warranties, services, and supplies.

GS-11 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is:

• Performed vehicle maintenance and inspections to include hybrid vehicles, drive assistance systems, air bag systems, electronic systems, vehicle networks and communication systems.
• Diagnosed, troubleshoot, and inspected vehicles for assimilation into a Fleet.
• Reviewed and analyzed technical data to maintain vehicular and non-vehicular equipment.
• Maintained liaison with internal customers and external vendors to gain information, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Research industry trends and made recommendations to improve cost effectiveness of work proposed.

Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Skills are:

• Experience in the automotive repair/maintenance field with formal education or nationally recognized certification in diagnostic scan tool familiarization (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Snap-On, ASE, Military, etc.).
• EPA recognized refrigerant handling certification.
• State emissions or state level safety inspection license.
• Inspection and maintenance with emergency lighting systems.

A DEGREE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE CAN BE USED IN LIEU OF A DEGREE FOR THIS POSITION.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.
GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Undergraduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled in an accredited college or university
Graduate Education: Major study -- fields related to the position to be filled
HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
     Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
     • The month/year work began
       Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Veterans' Preference
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
Nepotism
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