SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC T32

Clarification from the agency

The individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.

This position is located at CSMS, FMS1, and FMS7 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

Conditions of employment

• ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard, in a military organization supported by the CSMS, FMS1, or FMS7.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime compensatory hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a current unrestricted, excluding glasses, state and military driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain access to the Arizona Army National Guard computer network (NIPR) and required systems. This position requires constant domain access.
• Must possess or be able to obtain required GCSS (Global Combat Support System} -Army certification within 15 days of hire date. Must be able to maintain access to GCSS-Army.
• Duty location will be determined by applicant city location selection and maintenance facility manning needs. Applicant's shop will be determined by selecting official.
• Rank availability dependent on each maintenance facility. Maximum rank may be lower based on specific shop requirements.
• Applicants in the grades of E-8, E-9, and W-1 must possess at least a Secret Security Clearance.
• Open until fill announcement may close at any time in the event that all vacancies are filled.
• This announcement includes multiple vacancies at several shops: CSMS, FMS1 and FMS7 Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ.

Qualifications

Military Grades:

Enlisted: PFC/E-3 to SGM/CSM/E-9
Warrant Officer: WO1/W-1
Warrant Officer Candidate: WOC

Compatible Military Assignments:
Must possess or be able to obtain the MOS of

Enlisted: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, & 94 series
Warrant Officer: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 91, 92, 94 series & 882A
Warrant Officer Candidate: 09W

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

WG-5801-08: Must possess at least 12 months experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.

WG-5801-10: Must possess at least 18 months experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.

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):

1. Knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment.

2. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment.

3. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems.

4. Skill to use a wide variety of test and diagnostics equipment to perform fault isolation and conduct repair of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment.

5. Ability to utilize, interpret and apply parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, diagnostic computer information, and schematics.

6. Working knowledge of various techniques for removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts and components of combat, tactical, commercial, automotive, special purpose vehicles and equipment.

7. Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned, reinstalled, or replaced with standard parts.

To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:1. Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation:

• Name
• Phone Number
• Work experience related to the job for which you are applying; details to include, job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employer's name, supervisor's name and contact number, and duties performed. NOTE: If your resume does not provide enough information for us to make a clear creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified. Verbiage displayed on your resume must clearly describe relevant experience using your own words. Please avoid acronyms, abbreviations, or internal terminology that may not be universally understood. You must refer to position descriptions, i.e the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience; however, resume or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

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