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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
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Summary

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000, within the ((ALL) FMS-CSMS-UTES SHOPS)) of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position..

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$32 - $41 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - If wanting to apply PT, please annotate this on your cover letter and bold in your resume for consideration
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
NJ-13032248-AR-26-002S
Control number
882527700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.

Duties

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As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will:

  • Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Remove and disassemble engines
  • Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations
  • Conduct readiness and inspections on vehicles
  • Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Areas of Consideration:

  • All New Jersey National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)
  • Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey ARMY National Guard

Military Grades: E-2 to E-6

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)

Additional Requirements
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
  • Appointment is contingent upon Federal suitability review and background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, preventative maintenance, use of common tools, and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience or training in the following areas:

  • Diagnosing, repairing, and modifying complex vehicles
  • Removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories
  • Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships
  • Solving complex maintenance and repair problems
  • Evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems

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).

Salary may be based on actual work location.

This is an open continuous announcement used to create a standing register of qualified candidates to fill [Job Title] positions as they become vacant at multiple locations. This announcement will remain open until all positions are filled

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package. In addition to your resume and other required documents, you must submit a separate document listing your preferred locations in ranked order. You may title this document 'Location Preferences.' Applications that do not include this document may not receive full consideration.

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.

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."

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.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e. month/year format). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

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

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting

Army National Guard Units

This open continuous announcement creates a standing register to fill similar vacancies at multiple locations until the positions are filled.

**Location Preference:**
You may apply for all locations of interest. However, you **must** also attach a document to your application ranking your location preferences.

**Application Review & Cut-Off Dates:**
* Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
* The first cut-off date for review is **Sep 30 2026**.
* Thereafter, applications will be reviewed for referral on or around the first business day of each month this announcement is open.

**Your Application Status:**
Your application will remain active for all subsequent review dates. If you are not referred, we strongly encourage you to update your resume and supporting documents at any time. This will allow your updated qualifications to be considered in the next review period and is the best way to improve your chances of being referred.

Agency contact information

Staffing HRO
Email
ng.nj.njarng.list.jfhq-j1-staffing@army.mil
Address
NJ CSMS 1
1 Pinehurst Rd Route 539
Manchester, NJ 08759
US

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