Duties
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
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 to E8), Warrant Officer:(WO1-CW4) or Officer (2LT to 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 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.
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):
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/12612772
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.
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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.