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Equipment Services
Performs equipment services work including repair, maintenance, and operation of various types of equipment.
What GS-1670 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-4 | $30,795 | $31,822 | $32,849 | $33,876 | $34,903 | $35,930 | $36,957 | $37,984 | $39,011 | $40,038 |
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-6 | $38,407 | $39,687 | $40,967 | $42,247 | $43,527 | $44,807 | $46,087 | $47,367 | $48,647 | $49,927 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-8 | $47,265 | $48,841 | $50,417 | $51,993 | $53,569 | $55,145 | $56,721 | $58,297 | $59,873 | $61,449 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-10 | $57,489 | $59,405 | $61,321 | $63,237 | $65,153 | $67,069 | $68,985 | $70,901 | $72,817 | $74,733 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-1670, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related field
OR
Experience: Experience in equipment management, maintenance coordination, or logistics.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-1670
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
See it done: GS-1670 Equipment Services resume example (GS-9, 2 pages), a fictional veteran's two-page resume for this series, with every required field and the announcement's words.
Military jobs that map to this series
Parachute Rigger
92Rs map directly to GS-1670 Equipment Services. Air-item program management, parachute repack-cycle planning, and aerial-delivery equipment fleet oversight translate without friction.
Skills that carry over: Air-item program management, Aerial-delivery equipment, Repack-cycle planning, Quality inspection, Federal compliance.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician
GS-1670 Equipment Services covers aviation munitions equipment specialists at NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and Air Force Materiel Command. The aviation ordnance background plus NAVAIR pub depth is a direct fit.
Skills that carry over: Munitions equipment specifications, Aviation weapons systems, Technical documentation, Equipment lifecycle management.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember
Senior 13Ms with equipment management, parts coordination, or training program experience fit Equipment Specialist series at DoD and federal contractors.
Skills that carry over: Equipment specifications, Technical procurement, Lifecycle management, Specialized systems.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Diagnose equipment problems
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Order parts and supplies
- Maintain service records
- Train users on equipment
Key competencies
Equipment Management
Ability to manage equipment inventory and lifecycle.
Maintenance Coordination
Skill in coordinating equipment maintenance.
Procurement
Knowledge of equipment acquisition processes.
Asset Tracking
Ability to track and account for equipment.
Vendor Relations
Skill in working with equipment vendors.
Budget Management
Ability to manage equipment budgets.
Documentation
Skill in maintaining equipment records.
Problem Solving
Ability to resolve equipment issues.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-1670
What is an Equipment Services Specialist?
A GS-1670 Equipment Services Specialist manages equipment programs including repair, maintenance, procurement, and lifecycle management for federal agencies. These specialists diagnose equipment problems, coordinate preventive maintenance, order parts and supplies, maintain service records, and train users on equipment operation across various federal equipment inventories.
How much does a federal Equipment Services Specialist make?
Federal Equipment Services Specialists earn between $30,795 (GS-4 Step 1) and $74,733 (GS-10 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-6 through GS-9. A GS-8 Equipment Services Specialist earns $47,265-$61,449. DOD, GSA, and agencies with significant equipment programs hire these specialists.
What are the requirements for GS-1670 positions?
GS-1670 follows the administrative qualification standard. Entry at GS-5 requires a bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience. Higher grades require specialized experience in equipment management, maintenance coordination, or logistics. Asset tracking skills and vendor management experience are essential competencies.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-1670?
Absolutely. Military equipment management experience directly transfers. Veterans with experience maintaining unit equipment, managing property accountability, coordinating repairs, or tracking equipment inventories have excellent backgrounds. Experience with military logistics systems (GCSS-Army, DPAS, etc.) and supply operations provides strong qualifying experience.
What is the career progression for Equipment Services Specialist?
Equipment Services Specialists follow the GS-4/5/6/7/8/9/10 progression with journey level at GS-8 or GS-9. Senior specialists reach GS-10. Career paths include transitioning to GS-1601 General Facilities, GS-2001 Supply Management, or logistics specialist positions for higher grades and broader responsibilities.
How do I apply for GS-1670 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Equipment Services" or "Equipment Specialist" under series 1670. DOD, GSA, and agencies with equipment programs are primary employers. Highlight equipment management experience, maintenance coordination skills, and vendor relations abilities. Include specific equipment types managed and inventory values overseen in your federal resume.
Ready to apply for GS-1670?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.