EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1257000 and is part of the ND G4, National Guard.

Duties

• The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and assistance to state unit personnel regarding Army National Guard (ARNG) equipment and maintenance management. Serves as a recognized authority on the repair and operation of various types of ARNG equipment. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance regarding maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices in maintenance facilities. Prepares and conducts both classroom and on-the-job training designed to upgrade, improve, and/or update the knowledge and working skills of unit maintenance personnel. Develops, writes, updates, and teaches units of instruction for new equipment training. Evaluates directives to ensure adherence to standard methods, conformity in maintenance procedures, and the proper use of maintenance equipment, facilities, and personnel. Reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of equipment and maintenance management and needs for improvement of existing practices and the impact on the overall maintenance program.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDARNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All NDARNG military members Area IV: All Military Members Area V: All U.S. Citizens MILITARY GRADES: Warrant Officers (WO1 to CW4) and Enlisted members (E-2 to E-9) COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: WOBR: 91, 92, 94 and WMOS 882A ECMF: 88, 91, 92, 94 QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. 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 experiences; however, 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. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the general experience, which is described as experience, education, or training which demonstrates: 1) the understanding of standard shop terminology; 2) a basic knowledge of mechanical principles relating to equipment; 3) the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications; 4) operational functions such as repairing, overhauling, maintaining, constructing, or inspecting equipment; and 5) experience using computer and automation systems. Applicants must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess at least 1 year experience at the GS-7 grade level or civilian equivalent experience, education, or training which provided knowledge and skill in: 1) applying commonly used equipment, facility, or service principles and concepts; 2) experience in the use of tools and test equipment; 3) knowledge of maintenance programs and techniques; 4) knowledge and skill in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment design; and 5) developing, installing, inspecting, or revising equipment maintenance programs and techniques. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

Education

To receive credit for education substitution, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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/13035675 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/.