Vehicle Fleet Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, New York Field Office will allow you to manage the vehicle fleet which involves the budget, purchase, lease and disposal of vehicles as well as coordinating, developing, and evaluating all related activities. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. The selectee will serve as a Vehicle Fleet Specialist in the Office of Field Operations, New York Field Office. Typical work assignments include: Planning, directing, and administering the organization's Vehicle Fleet Operations Program, which includes reviewing standard operating procedures and directives pertaining to the proper use of government owned/leased vehicles. Establishing maintenance schedules, ensuring completion of vehicle accident reports, compiling various statistical reports concerning vehicle status and usage, and maintaining appropriate files. Preparing contracts with manufacturers' representatives concerning leased vehicles, in coordination with internal stakeholders. Providing technical advice and assistance to staff of all matters associated with the management and operation of government owned/leased vehicles. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the overall Secret Service mission and the efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness of the vehicle fleet services. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Assessing an organization's transportation needs to recommend solutions for efficient vehicle utilization. Applying Federal, State, or municipal regulations to the oversight of a fleet program. Coordinating procurement of vehicles and/or equipment for a fleet vehicle program. Analyzing vehicle data (i.e. usage, repairs, accidents, reports) to evaluate the need for vehicle maintenance or disposal. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. The qualification 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. U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit to a drug test while you occupy the position. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Possess a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Operator's License and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 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 probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.