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.

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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Areas of Consideration: AOC III

• All New Jersey Army National Guard members.

Military Grades: E-3 to E-6


Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. 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

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

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 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. 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 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 a Member-4 copy). If you are currently on 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.

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