SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (TITLE 32) Job in Fort Bragg, NC

Vacancy No. NC-12761161-AR-25-128 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $34.40 to $40.13 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/11/2025 Close Date 7/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Fort Bragg, NC


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1288000 and is part of the NC G4, National Guard (G4-MATES / MD 7021-301).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Area 1) (NCANG) Dual Status TECHNICIANS ONLY. Applications will only be accepted from current employees of the North Carolina Air National Guard with permanent (Tenure 1 ) status.

Duties

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER, WG-5801-11, you will assign work orders to specific crewmembers and select workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge; pass on instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrate proper work methods; insure plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and needed stock obtained from supply locations; work with other workers, sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind/level as that done by the group led; work performed involves troubleshooting, maintenance/major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive vehicles, assure enough work to keep the work crew busy; check work in progress when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, established shop procedures on work sequence, methods/ deadlines; direct/advise workers to follow supervisor's instructions to meet deadlines; answers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, other directives; interprets work instructions/assists Repairers/trainees in the more difficult/complex tasks; provide info to supervisor on status/progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operations/problems; assure that safety/housekeeping rules are followed; troubleshoots, performs maintenance/ major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive vehicles; troubleshoots repairs, overhaul major systems; make repairs to assemblies /components; troubleshoots equipment, diagnose the cause of mechanical failures by visual/ auditory checks, use test equipment; utilize embedded diagnostics equipment and a variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature/extent of repair; determine what adjustments necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary; conduct readiness/repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity; perform operational inspections; ensures vehicles/equipment are serviced, inspect supported equipment prior to use during IDT/AT, ensure that it is functioning properly; inspect in-process repair work repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements; serve as an inspector during COMET or as a member of a MAIT; instruct operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment, assistance to supported units when requested; perform other duties assigned.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 to E8) or Warrant Officer (WO1 to CW3)

Minimum Requirements: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this occupational series. Experience or training which demonstrates the candidates ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this occupational series.

Specialized Experience: (Must have 24 months) In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.

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).

Benefits

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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):

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761161

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Mr. Lewis Hayes
Address
NC G4
1636 Gold Star Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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