SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the NC G4, National Guard (G4 - SMM / Manning Document 1221-408).

Duties

• As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1601-09, you will analyze and resolve a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program; Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices; Develop goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met; Coordinate with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate; Assess impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc; Work with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program; Establish methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations; Disseminate 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; Contact depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance; Schedule and conduct periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures; Visit maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production; May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) ; Analyze COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation; Monitor the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management; Oversee and provide technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develop policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed; Coordinate with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems; Establish and monitor the shop safety and health program; Provide instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements; Oversee the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops;, Must know Global Combat Support Service - Army (GCSS-A), Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted: (E5-E8) or Warrant Officer (WO1-CW4) Minimum Requirements: 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: Must have at least 24 months experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Education

You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

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/13058051 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/.