Armored Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic, Government Secret Clearance Required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Automotives, Car Maintenance, Electronic Systems, Vehicle Repairs

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Diplomatic Security Armored Vehicle (AV) Program is responsible for ensuring the serviceability of the Department’s armored vehicle fleet. AV Technicians travel to all posts, consulates, and field offices worldwide to perform minor maintenance where required, inspect vehicles for serviceability and ensure fleet accountability. The AV Program reports to the Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle (DEAV) Division and the Countermeasures Directorate with the Diplomatic Security Bureau. 
Job Profile
Motor Vehicle Mechanic 

Job Description Summary
The Diplomatic Security Armored Vehicle (AV) Program maintains the Department of State’s armored vehicle fleet with a focus on replacing transparent armor and performing scheduled/unscheduled security-related maintenance.  AV Technicians travel to diplomatic posts to install transparent armor, inspect vehicles for safety and serviceability, perform fleet inventories and provide training related to vehicle maintenance and armoring system components. 
1.    Supervises repair and replacement of unserviceable transparent armor in armored vehicles at diplomatic posts, consulates, and field offices worldwide.
2.    Supervises fleet inventories and serviceability inspections of armored vehicles at diplomatic posts, consulates, and field offices worldwide.
3.    Provides workload status updates and fleet issues to AV Program. 
4.    Provides onsite training to post personnel on all runflat systems used in DS armored vehicles. 
5.    Provides operation/maintenance instruction to post personnel.
6.    Coordinates workload, training, travel dates and additional requirements with RSO/GSO during the travel pre-planning process. 
7.    Coordinates execution of travel requirements with assigned Project Coordinator. 
8.    Acts as a liaison between end users and AV Program during Post visits. 
9.    Applies technical knowledge of armoring principles to return armored vehicles to operational condition and solve complex problems.
10.    Leads AV Fleet Maintenance Trip briefings with RSO/GSO 
11.    Supports contingency fleet and in-transit fleet maintenance and inspections at AV Program facilities while not deployed. 
12.    Provides expert input to AV Program on end-user inquiries and Program initiatives.
Qualifications
1.    Minimum of five years of experience or the equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience/military training.
2.    Mechanical aptitude.  
3.    Ability to lift more than 75lbs 
4.    Must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and maintain a SECRET clearance. 
5.    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, and mobile applications. 

Job Posting Title
Armored Vehicle Technician 

Justification
The Diplomatic Security Armored Vehicle (AV) Program is responsible for ensuring the serviceability of the Department’s armored vehicle fleet. AV Technicians travel to all posts, consulates, and field offices worldwide to perform minor maintenance where required, inspect vehicles for serviceability and ensure fleet accountability. The AV Program reports to the Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle (DEAV) Division and the Countermeasures Directorate with the Diplomatic Security Bureau. 
Job Profile
Motor Vehicle Mechanic 

Job Description Summary
The Diplomatic Security Armored Vehicle (AV) Program maintains the Department of State’s armored vehicle fleet with a focus on replacing transparent armor and performing scheduled/unscheduled security-related maintenance.  AV Technicians travel to diplomatic posts to install transparent armor, inspect vehicles for safety and serviceability, perform fleet inventories and provide training related to vehicle maintenance and armoring system components. 
1.    Performs repair and replacement of unserviceable transparent armor in armored vehicles at diplomatic posts, consulates, and field offices worldwide.
2.    Performs fleet inventories and serviceability inspections of armored vehicles at diplomatic posts, consulates, and field offices worldwide.
3.    Coordinates execution of travel requirements with assigned Project Coordinat