SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the ID G4 SMM, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE (NTE 5 YEARS) AND MAY NON-COMPETITIVELY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT POSITION. THIS POSITION IS BACKFILLING A TECHNICIAN WHO IS ABSENT. FOR CURRENT FED TECHS ASSIGNED TO G4, THIS WOULD BE A TEMP PROMO OR REASSIGN, CURRENT TENURE WOULD TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE.

Duties

• (1) Analyzes and resolves a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program. Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices. Develops goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met. Coordinates with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate. Assesses impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc. Works with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program. (2) Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations. Disseminates to the maintenance shops, technical guidance and directions received form the Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the J-4/G-4, or the Surface Maintenance Management Office. Contacts depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance. Schedules and conducts periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures. Visits maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production. (3) May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET). Analyzes COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation. Monitors the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management. (4) Oversees and provides technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develops policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed. Coordinates with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems. (5) Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program. Provides instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements. Oversees the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-1 through O-2 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in designing projects or planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Education

There are no additional educational requirements for this position.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures. 2. Other optional supporting documents: DD-214, SF50, Education transcripts, etc.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13006146 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Security Clearance

Secret

Other Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). THIS POSITION IS BACKFILLING A TECHNICIAN WHO IS ABSENT. THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE AND WILL END UPON ABSENT MEMBER'S RETURN. THIS APPOINTMENT IS INDEFINITE AND MAY BE TERMINATED EARLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPOINTING OFFICER. THIS APPOINTMENT COULD BECOME A PERMANENT PROMOTION OR REASSIGNMENT IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THIS APPOINTMENT IS INDEFINITE AND ANTICIPATED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2027. THIS POSITION MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. FOR CURRENT FEDERAL TECHNICIANS ASSIGNED TO G4, THIS WOULD BE A TEMPORARY PROMOTION OR REASSIGNMENT AND CURRENT PERMANENT TENURE WOULD TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE. UPON ORIGINAL MEMBER RETURNING, THE TEMPORARILY PROMOTED OR TEMPORARILY REASSIGNED EMPLOYEE WOULD RETURN TO PREVIOUS POSITION. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR. THE EFFECTIVE/START DATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IAW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE ON THE TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS MILITARY TECHNICIAN HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION DATED 29 MARCH 2025.