Clarification from the agency

Nationwide: All Members of the Washington Army National Guard, or U.S. Citizens willing to join the Washington Army National Guard

A WG-5801-10, SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC:

• Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment,combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargoand personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, powershovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrainvehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairsand overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automaticand non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems andcontrols. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators,generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification workorders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or managementpolicies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive orsimilar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.
• Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual andauditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers,voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embeddeddiagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers inorder to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may benecessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specifiedor indicated on the work order are necessary.
• Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, andfuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modificationsin accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and othersystems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makesadjustments 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 fuelinjection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complextest and calibration equipment.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can beaccomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components andsystems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylindersand worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps. Providestechnical 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 limitedSustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team." Recovers and evacuatesinoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics inrepairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complexstate of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment toidentify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems.
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported bythe activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properlyserviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., andperforms other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment priorto use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioningproperly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is beingrepaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector duringCommand Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a MaintenanceAssistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment andprovides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
• May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacingcomponents and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers,switchboards, recorders, intercoms.
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations tothe supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makesrecommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently andeconomically accomplish the work and maximize production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E4-E6

Compatible Military Assignments: 91,88,12

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-10
Must have at least 18 months 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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 above. 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• 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.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to utilize, interpret and apply parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, diagnostic computer information, and schematics.