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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-TITLE 32

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
KY 123 AW
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD2431000 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/02/2025 to 07/22/2025
Salary
$30.57 to - $35.68 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Louisville, KY
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
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
KY-12710324-AF-25-098
Control number
839994000

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Clarification from the agency

Open to: Area 1B - All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Air National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional, or indefinite tenure with current Kentucky Air National Guard membership) -AND- Area 2B - All current Kentucky Air National Guard members

Duties

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As a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-TITLE 32, WG-5803-10, you will repair, adjust, overhaul, perform major repairs, and maintenance on heavy mobile equipment and special purpose vehicles. Inspect repairs, overhauls and tests major systems. Analyze malfunctions and cause of mechanical failure by means of visual and auditory checks, and various test equipment. Develop methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines. Make design modifications to meet special requirements. Remove, disassemble, overhaul, modify, adjust, and repair engines, transmissions, or sub-assemblies. Determine serviceability of vehicles by operational driving test. Perform body repair and corrosion control. Repair and/or replace body parts, locks, glass, etc. and determine if additional repairs are required. Repairs may be accomplished by using welding equipment, power tools, hand tools and other specialized equipment. Prepare, maintain and submit maintenance work orders. Assist in establishing and maintaining adequate shop stock, parts, and equipment/tools. Inspect, maintain, and operate all appropriate shop equipment. Research and assist in requisitioning materials, parts and equipment. Review and update maintenance technical orders, shop operating instructions, publications, and pertinent directives. Provide OJT training in the vehicle maintenance area. Conduct instructional classes on methods and procedures of operation and maintenance. Assist in conducting local occupational safety and health training program. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2431000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: SrA(E4)-SSgt(E5)

RANK REQUIREMENT:
Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
You must be assigned to a compatible military position.
Wear of the military uniform.
Position may require a pre-employment physical.
May be subject to furlough actions.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Experience that has provided the candidate with the skill to make repairs or the ability to assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months experience 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. Experience in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on heavy mobile vehicles, equipment and systems.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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):
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting

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