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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
FMS 7
This job announcement has closed

Summary

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1194000 and is part of the NJ FMS 7, National Guard.

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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/06/2025 to 06/30/2025
Salary
$33.54 to - $39.18 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Rockaway, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NJ-12569530-AR-24-149
Control number
813426600

Duties

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As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, you will:

  • Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose the cause of mechanical failures
  • Remove and disassemble engines
  • Independently perform repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations
  • Conduct readiness and inspections on vehicles
  • Assist in the maintenance of production reports and recommendations

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Additional Employment Requirements:

-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

-Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service


Area of Consideration:
Areas III
: All current members of the New Jersey Army National Guard


Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:

Military Grade:

Min: SGT/E-5 and Max: MSG/E-8

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, preventative maintenance, use of common tools, and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months of specialized experience or training in the following areas:

  • Diagnosing, repairing, and modifying complex vehicles
  • Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
  • Solving complex maintenance and repair problems
  • Evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

Telework

The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

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):

Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., and Trouble Shooting

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