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SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
G4-SMM-Support Office
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the NC G4, National Guard (G4-SMM-Support Office /Manning Document 1221-421).

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
07/03/2025 to 07/09/2025
Salary
$63,815 to - $82,958 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Raleigh, NC
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
Multiple - INDEFINITE. Selectee may be terminated upon receipt of a 30 day notice. TEMP PROMOTION (TP) may be terminated without prior notification. INDEFINITE or TP may be converted to permanent promotion, upon permanent funding of position.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
NC-12755043-AR-24-274A
Control number
840008800

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Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCARNG). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Army National Guard or members of either the Army Reserve, Active Duty Army, or another state's Army National Guard, who are willing and eligible to join the North Carolina Army National Guard.

Duties

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As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, GS-1601-09, you will analyze and resolve a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program; Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices; Develop goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met; Coordinate with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate; Assess impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc; Work with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program; Establish methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations; Disseminate 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; Contact depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance; Schedule and conduct periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures; Visit maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production; May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) ; Analyze COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation; Monitor the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management; Oversee and provide technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develop policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed; Coordinate with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems; Establish and monitor the shop safety and health program; Provide instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements; Oversee the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops;, Must know Global Combat Support Service - Army (GCSS-A), Perform 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 probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must know Global Combat Support Service - Army (GCSS-A)

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E4-E8), Warrant Officer (WO1-CW4), or Officer (2LT-CPT)

Minimum Requirements: 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: Must have at least 24 months experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education 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 (https://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):

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