Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Equipment Technician

The Contractor Equipment Technician shall provide logistics support to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasures (WMD) Division in inventory management, inspection, issuance, and collection of government-furnished equipment. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Warehouse visits involving rearrangement, inventory, and marking.
• Interacting with other logistics, warehousing, and shipping offices.
• Working in ILMS, CMMS, or other logistics software programs.
• Working in a team with WMD, DEAV, and other Department personnel as needed.
• Logistics for hazmat packing materials and planning.
• Communicating with overseas posts about logistical issues, such as equipment receiving and return.
• Preparing equipment packages for shipment overseas.
• Function testing and verifying procured equipment.
• Editing and maintaining inventory-related information in large complex spreadsheets or data repositories.
• Sizing and fit testing of personal protective equipment.
• Escorting of non-cleared personnel in designated spaces.
• May be expected to work at WMD (SA-14), DEAV (SA-7), training facility (SA-11), Contractor Warehouses, or other local areas and may act as the onsite representative of the WMD Division regarding equipment and logistical matters. 
• Will relay inventory data, minimum reorder quantity status, and issues concerning the quality, serviceability, or inability to fit personnel in issued equipment to the Division.
• Will aid in the streamlining of existing procedures and the review and development of new processes.
• This position may entail travel, up to 10%, both foreign and domestic, at the direction of the government. 

Required Qualifications?

• Must have an associate's degree with 5 years of experience or 7 years of experience in logistics, maintenance, testing, or fielding of equipment.
• Physically fit to perform prescribed duties is required.    
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift 50 lbs.   
• Ability to operate small devices and specialized technical equipment.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate orally, as well as in writing.    
• Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively at all levels within the DOS and with other federal agencies is required.  
• Proficient to Intermediate level computer-use skills are required (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).  
• Must be able to complete any required in-person or virtual training to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications.
• The candidate must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.  
• The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, and able to obtain a U.S. passport.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance. 

The following qualifications are desired:  

• General knowledge of CBRN/Hazmat operations, equipment and logistics.
• Experience with the State Department’s ILMS and/or CMMS asset management systems.
• Experience conducting government property inventories.
• Experience with large-scale data entry and data table management.
• Experience with the Department of State, U.S. Embassies and Consulates, or overseas U.S. Government operations.
•  This is a non-supervisory position.