This position is located in the Nevada Army National Guard, FMS#2. 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.
Summary
Position Description Number: D1194000
This position is located in the Nevada Army National Guard, FMS#2. 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.
1. Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. 2. 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. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary. 3. Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment. 4. 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. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems. 5. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect inprocess repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested. 6. May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms. 7. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
Must hold the military grade specified for the position
Military Grade Requirement: E3 - E7
MOS*: ECMF 91
*Applicants must currently hold one of the required MOS'
Must maintain membership in the NVARNG for continued employment
Must currently hold the specified security clearance
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume, unless otherwise stated.
Military Membership: Dual status military technicians are members of the National Guard, hold the military grades specified for their authorized positions, and wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Army skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regards to training, education, certifications, and experience.
Compatible Military Assignment: Enlisted: E3 - E7; ECMF: 91 Series
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - Applicants must currently be enlisted in the ranks of E3 thru E7, and must currently hold the ECMF listed above. - Applicants must possess a current Favorable Background Investigation.
*Other Requirements: – For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. - Position requires routine access to Secret material or similar environment, must maintain a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to AR 380-67, Personnel Security Program. - Must maintain local network access IAW AR 25-2.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skill, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific describing your experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE –IN THEIR OWN WORDS- THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
The National Guard Bureau and Office of Personnel Management have identified the following specialized experience requirements for this position:
Your resume must demonstrate you have experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems.
For positions in this occupational series, substitution of education for Specialized Experience is: None
Additional information
- No PCS funds are available. - This is a Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Military Inctentives - Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your elgibility for your National guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and/or Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position.
- If you are not a member of the Nevada Army National Guard, but are willing to become a member, you must contact a recruiter at 1-800-GOGUARD, or www.1800goguard.com (http://www.1800goguard.com) to see if you are eligible for enlistment and will meet the Military Compatibility Requirements listed on the Job Ad.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance. - IAW the civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328), male applicants born after 31 December 1959 are required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. - IAW the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-6603), successful applicant will be required to provide verification of eligibility to work in the United States. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory. - Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process. The process requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The following Web addresses are provided for to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees:
Flexible Spending Accounts -The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Life Insurance -The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance. Visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law,step parents, spouses, and adult children. Visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan.Visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements:
1. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. 2. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. 3. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. 4. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. 5. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. 6. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems. 7. Skill to use a wide variety of test and diagnostics equipment to perform fault isolation and conduct repair of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to operate and understand original equipment manufacturer computerized diagnostic equipment and embedded diagnostics. 8. Ability to utilize, interpret and apply parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, diagnostic computer information, and schematics.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The following Web addresses are provided for to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees:
Flexible Spending Accounts -The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.Visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Life Insurance -The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance. Visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law,step parents, spouses, and adult children. Visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan.Visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume - Your resume must show relevant educational and work experience fully supporting the required specialized experience including the dates (mm/yy) of each employment.. 2. Completed Assessment Questionnaire. 3. PQR (Personnel Qualification Record dated within 90 days of application). 4. Copy of current Drivers License.
5. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Onlinebutton to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete Resume and other supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section below. Resume must show relevant educational and work experience fully supporting the required specialized experience including the dates (mm/yy) of each employment.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. A current PQR (Personnel Qualification Record) uploaded to the required "OTHER" area of the online application manager. PQR must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application. An ORB/ERB is acceptable in the absence of a PQR.
4. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
5. TRANSCRIPTS uploaded to the "TRANSCRIPT" area, may be required if the minimum or specialized experience requires a degree or college credits or education is substituted for Specialized Experience.
6. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show the following: 1) that you are a current on-board technician (Permanent or Indefinite). 2) that you are a current temp tech. 3) to support position or grade held or any other experience / qualifications claimed in resume.
7. Any DD 214 may be uploaded to the "DD 214" area of the online application manager. (214s are not required)
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, March 07, 2017.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1916481. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1.Click
the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment
questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3.Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacany announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
**It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.**
Nevada National Guard
Human Resource Office
Nevada Military Department
2460 Fairview Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
USA
Next steps
After the closing date, your resume will be reviewed in full and compared to the required specialized experience as listed on this announcement. You will be notified electronically whether you have been found eligible and/or qualified or not. If you are found eligible and qualified, your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume - Your resume must show relevant educational and work experience fully supporting the required specialized experience including the dates (mm/yy) of each employment.. 2. Completed Assessment Questionnaire. 3. PQR (Personnel Qualification Record dated within 90 days of application). 4. Copy of current Drivers License.
5. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Onlinebutton to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Complete Resume and other supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section below. Resume must show relevant educational and work experience fully supporting the required specialized experience including the dates (mm/yy) of each employment.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. A current PQR (Personnel Qualification Record) uploaded to the required "OTHER" area of the online application manager. PQR must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application. An ORB/ERB is acceptable in the absence of a PQR.
4. Any supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
5. TRANSCRIPTS uploaded to the "TRANSCRIPT" area, may be required if the minimum or specialized experience requires a degree or college credits or education is substituted for Specialized Experience.
6. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show the following: 1) that you are a current on-board technician (Permanent or Indefinite). 2) that you are a current temp tech. 3) to support position or grade held or any other experience / qualifications claimed in resume.
7. Any DD 214 may be uploaded to the "DD 214" area of the online application manager. (214s are not required)
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, March 07, 2017.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1916481. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1.Click
the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
2.Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment
questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3.Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to
1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacany announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
**It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.**
Nevada National Guard
Human Resource Office
Nevada Military Department
2460 Fairview Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
USA
Next steps
After the closing date, your resume will be reviewed in full and compared to the required specialized experience as listed on this announcement. You will be notified electronically whether you have been found eligible and/or qualified or not. If you are found eligible and qualified, your application will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
