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SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the ID G4 SMM, National Guard.

THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE (NTE 5 YEARS) AND MAY NON-COMPETITIVELY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT POSITION.

THIS POSITION IS BACKFILLING A TECHNICIAN WHO IS ABSENT.


FOR CURRENT FED TECHS ASSIGNED TO G4, THIS WOULD BE A TEMP PROMO OR REASSIGN, CURRENT TENURE WOULD TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/04/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Temporary - Indefinite with Possibility to Non-Competitively Convert at Later Date
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ID-13006146-AR-26-5556
Control number
876928700

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Clarification from the agency

Current members of the IDNG (Army)

Duties

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(1) 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.

(2) Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations. Disseminates 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. 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.

(3) May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET). Analyzes COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation. Monitors the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management.

(4) 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.

(5) Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program. Provides instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements. Oversees the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops.

(6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required 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.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-1 through O-2

THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.

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 experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. 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.

The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Experience, education or training applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in designing projects or planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Education

There are no additional educational requirements for this position.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

THIS POSITION IS BACKFILLING A TECHNICIAN WHO IS ABSENT.

THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE AND WILL END UPON ABSENT MEMBER'S RETURN.

THIS APPOINTMENT IS INDEFINITE AND MAY BE TERMINATED EARLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPOINTING OFFICER. THIS APPOINTMENT COULD BECOME A PERMANENT PROMOTION OR REASSIGNMENT IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

THIS APPOINTMENT IS INDEFINITE AND ANTICIPATED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2027.

THIS POSITION MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

FOR CURRENT FEDERAL TECHNICIANS ASSIGNED TO G4, THIS WOULD BE A TEMPORARY PROMOTION OR REASSIGNMENT AND CURRENT PERMANENT TENURE WOULD TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE.

UPON ORIGINAL MEMBER RETURNING, THE TEMPORARILY PROMOTED OR TEMPORARILY REASSIGNED EMPLOYEE WOULD RETURN TO PREVIOUS POSITION.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR.

THE EFFECTIVE/START DATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IAW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE ON THE TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS MILITARY TECHNICIAN HIRING FREEZE EXEMPTION DATED 29 MARCH 2025.

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.

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Mercedes Massengale
Email
mercedes.j.massengale.civ@army.mil
Address
ID G4 SMM
3882 W Ellsworth
Boise, ID 83705
US

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