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SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
SMMO

Summary

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1254000and is part of the NJ G4 SMM, National Guard.

The primary purpose of the work is to analyze and evaluate maintenance operations, production, and procedures; and make recommendations for improvement. This requires practical knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods of surface maintenance equipment, facilities, and service operations.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/20/2026 to 05/19/2026
Salary
$72,737 to - $94,563 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Lakehurst, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION: This position lasts for an unknown or unstated length of time and is not Permanent.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NJ-12908346-AR-26-45
Control number
862020000

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

Duties

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As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1601-9, you will:

  • Analyzes and resolves a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to
    improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall
    maintenance program.
  • Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or
    exceed established policies and regulations
  • Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program
  • Monitors the organization's use of automation to properly account for
    manpower utilization and materials management

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Additional Employment Requirements:

-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

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


Area of consideration:
CAT 3 ALL NJNG MEMBERS

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)


THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION: This position lasts for an unknown or unstated length of time and is not Permanent.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Must have the following experience(s):

  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings
  • Using specifications and test instruments
  • Making computations, and keeping records
  • Using computer and automation systems


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have 24 months of the following experience(s):
  • Applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facilities, or service operations
  • Designing projects or planning assignments
  • Using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

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).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION: This position lasts for an unknown or unstated length of time and is not Permanent.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Inspection, Test, and Measurement Techniques, Program/Project Management, and Safety, Security, and Fire Protection

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