Job Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Protective Operations, Special Services Division as a Protective Armored Specialist will allow you to use your expertise in the field of Automotive Technology to maintain, equip, and repair a state-of-the-art protective vehicle fleet. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) Announcement - Veterans' Preference does not apply. Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime is additional compensation which may be paid up to 25% of the base salary.

Job Description

GL-09: You qualify for the GL-9 level if you possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-8 level performing duties such as conducting diagnostics for all aspects of vehicle maintenance; performing all routine repairs and assisting with major modifications such as removing, tearing down, or rebuilding major components and assemblies on protective armored vehicles/automobiles; identifying and solving unique mechanical problems; and communicating with high-level officials. GL10: You qualify for the GL-10 level if you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-09 grade level performing duties such as: ensuring maintenance of fleet management in accordance with procedures, guidelines, and, policies; working with the make-up operation, and installation of all components, assemblies, and systems of advanced armored vehicles (e.g. engines, transmissions, front and rear-end assemblies, power steering and braking mechanisms, air conditioning, electrical and hydraulic components and assemblies); operating (armored) motor vehicles in adverse conditions such as a wide range of traffic patterns, road and weather conditions, and a variation of hazardous and emergency situations; and investigative activities, monitoring physical security, armored vehicles maintenance, logistics and planning and technical support. Qualification AND Eligibility Requirements: The qualification and eligibility requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying. There are also specific medical requirements for this position, and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, nervous, genitourinary, and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying. Click here for more information. The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicant's history is reviewed and a determination for employment is made according to our guidelines. For more information regarding the U.S. Secret Service drug guidelines please click here to view our Drug Policy. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.