EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (VERTICAL TRANSPORATION EQUIPMENT)
What you'd do
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Major duties
You will have extensive practical knowledge of the electronics, electrical, hydraulic, hoisting, mechanical and wire rope fields, with experience in maintenance. You will have knowledge of construction contract management as it specifically applies to elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and other vertical transportation equipment. You will have the ability to locate and accurately analyze abnormal conditions or problems whether actual or potential such as inadequate safety interlocks, improper design, poor performance or ASME / ANSI Safety Code violations. You will have knowledge of basic mathematics including algebra and geometry to perform engineering calculations relative to vertical transportation equipment inspections. You will have the ability to provide technical information and advice to those who design, test, produce, procure, supply, operate, repair, or dispose of VTE equipment. You will generate detailed inspection reports assessing equipment condition, safety code compliance deficiencies noted, and makes recommendations for modifications to improve the safety, efficiency of use, and life span of the equipment.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) Extensive practical knowledge of the electronics, electrical, hydraulic, hoisting, mechanical and wire rope fields, with experience in maintenance and construction contract management as it specifically applies to elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and other vertical transportation equipment. 2.) Ability to locate and accurately analyze abnormal conditions or problems whether actual or potential such as inadequate safety interlocks, improper design, poor performance or ASME / ANSI Safety Code violations. 3.) Knowledge of basic mathematics including algebra and geometry to perform engineering calculations relative to vertical transportation equipment inspections. 4.) Able to provides technical information and advice to those who design, test, produce, procure, supply, operate, repair, or dispose of VTE equipment. 5.) Generates detailed inspection reports assessing equipment condition, safety code compliance deficiencies noted, and makes recommendations for modifications to improve the safety, efficiency of use, and life span of the equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1600/equipment-services-series-1670/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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