Summary
This job opportunity is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER position, position description D1193000, within the FMS 8 of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The purpose of this position is to perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. May assist higher graded mechanics in the performance of maintenance duties.
This job is open to
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
As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, WG-5801-08 you may be expected to accomplish the following:
- Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles
- Perform limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks
- Independently perform routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations
- Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity
- Maintain supply documents, receipts, and inventory
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Areas of Consideration:
- All permanent, on-board, Title 32 Employees within the New Jersey National Guard
- All permanent, on-board, Title 5 Employees within the New Jersey National Guard
- All New Jersey National Guard members (M-Day, Traditional, and Drill-Status Guardsmen)
- Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard
Military Grades: E-2 to E-7
hip. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
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, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and is able to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
Specialized Experience:
At least 12 months experience or training in the following areas:
- Use of common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs
- Removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories
- Demonstrating a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments
- Demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships
- Reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics
Education
There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 Inspect, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting
Required Documents
1. Your Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
Example:
$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010-July 2019 or January 2006-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF50). (if applicable) Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade.
3. Proof of Certification, License, Clearance cert, SRB, ORB, RIP and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours, degree completion status, etc..) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (If applicable)
4. Supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims i.e., DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)
If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.
Acceptable documentation for claiming Vet Pref:
https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content
Determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference in hiring
elaws - Veterans' Preference Advisor (dol.gov)
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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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