SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Summary This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000, within the ((ALL) FMS-CSMS-UTES SHOPS)) of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position..

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. Duties

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will:

• Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures
• Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.
• Remove and disassemble engines
• Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations
• Conduct readiness and inspections on vehicles
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, preventative maintenance, use of common tools, and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience or training in the following areas:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and modifying complex vehicles
• Removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
• Demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships
• Solving complex maintenance and repair problems
• Evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems

Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Requirements

Areas of Consideration:

• All New Jersey National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)
• Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey ARMY National Guard

Military Grades: E-2 to E-6

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

Additional Requirements

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Appointment is contingent upon Federal suitability review and background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license

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.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e. month/year format). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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/. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Salary may be based on actual work location.

This is an open continuous announcement used to create a standing register of qualified candidates to fill [Job Title] positions as they become vacant at multiple locations. This announcement will remain open until all positions are filled

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package. In addition to your resume and other required documents, you must submit a separate document listing your preferred locations in ranked order. You may title this document 'Location Preferences.' Applications that do not include this document may not receive full consideration.

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."