Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32) for a permanent position. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing a range of combat and support vehicles and equipment, with responsibilities spanning diagnostic work and component overhaul.

Applicants should have extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical/electronic components, and the ability to repair engines, transmissions, and related assemblies.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine maintenance and using common tools.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience at WG-09 level/equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and operation of diverse vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as engines and transmissions.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical systems of various vehicles and equipment.
• Repair or overhaul major components such as engines and transmissions.
• Identify defective components, sensors, diodes, and circuit boards and replace as needed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Electronic knowledge

Engine repair

Diagnostics

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1194000 and is part of the VA MATES, National Guard.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY

• GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E7/SFC) in the Virginia Army National Guard Program.
• GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E7/SFC) in the Virginia Army National Guard, regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades

Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E7/SFC)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Applicant must have experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicant must have at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

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