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SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
SSM

Summary

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This is a Permanent GS-1601-09 SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the MO Combined Support Maintenance Shop. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/06/2026 to 03/20/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Jefferson City, MO
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MO-12903445-AR-26-056
Control number
860217100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent and indefinite Title 32 National Guard employees who are currently working for the Missouri Army National Guard.

Duties

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  • Analyzes and resolves a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program.
  • Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices.
  • Develops goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met.
  • Coordinates with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate.
  • Assesses impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc.
  • Works with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program.
  • Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations.
  • Contacts depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance.
  • Schedules and conducts periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures.
  • Visits maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production.
  • Monitors the organization’s use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management.
  • Oversees and provides technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develops policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed.
  • Coordinates with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems.
  • Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of 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.
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - CPT(O-3)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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, keeping records; and using computer and automation systems.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience at the GS 07 grade level or equivalent that provided knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods involving maintenance equipment, facilities, and service operations; knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of maintenance management sufficient to provide advice, assistance, and guidance to shop personnel; knowledge of the full range of maintenance shop standards, policies, regulations, and methods sufficient to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices that impact the overall maintenance program; and the ability to oversee maintenance management programs, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

Selective Service Act:
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).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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