Armored Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic, Government Secret Clearance Required

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

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.

75% TRAVEL
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 Coordinator.
4. Applies technical knowledge of armoring principles to return armored vehicles to operational condition and solve complex problems.
5. Attends AV Fleet Maintenance Trip briefings with RSO/GSO
6. Supports contingency fleet and in-transit fleet maintenance and inspections at AV Program facilities while not deployed.
7. Provides expert input to AV Program on end-user inquiries and Program initiatives.
Qualifications
1. Minimum of two 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.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

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Travel Required

75-100%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required