Surface Maintenance Mechanic

### JOB SUMMARY:

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your Nation, your State and your community!

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***NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED:*** This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted position constitutes concurrence with the requirements as a condition of employment. **_Applicants must be _current_ members of the North Carolina Army National Guard_**.

**_WHO CAN APPLY:_** The area of consideration for this position is **_STATEWIDE_**. Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

**_POSITION INFORMATION:_** Full-time Excepted Service **(Permanent)**

***POSITION LOCATION:*** FMS #13

**_MD #:_** 5223-015

### TRAVEL REQUIRED

* Not Required

### RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

* No

### KEY REQUIREMENTS

* Must maintain membership in the National Guard for continued employment.

* This position requires a pre-placement physical prior to employment.

* No PCS will be authorized unless agreed upon by HRO prior to the e-date.

* Rank Requirement: Enlisted (E8 & below)

* Compatibility Requirement: Enlisted: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, 94

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### DUTIES:

Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all terrain vehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as a regular and recurring duty, a variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or placement in systems for which they were not specifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply. Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficult performance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computer diagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standard procedures are not available. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic, fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engine, and similarly complex systems. Improvises, substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed or finds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results.Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems. May provide Field and limited Sustainment maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team. Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT), to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested. Performs electrical repairs on complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems requiring extensive training on specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.Performs other duties as assigned.

PD: D1195000

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### QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

**_Minimum Requirements_**: 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_**: Must have 18 months experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and more complicated systems. Experience which has provided a thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment. Experience applying independent judgment in determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. Experienced in testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems.

**Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) listed below will be used in the selection process. KSAs are important to the entire selection process and should be addressed specifically and completely in the resume'. **

1. Extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnecting systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment.

2. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment.

3. Extensive knowledge of state of the art electrical, electronic, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of major mechanical systems.

4. Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.

5. Knowledge of electronics, sufficient to utilize state of the art diagnostic equipment to identify and replace defective components, such as electronic control modules, line replacement units, chips, sensors, printed circuit boards, and other standard components.

6. 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.

7. Skill to use a wide variety of test and diagnostics equipment to perform fault isolation and conduct repair of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to operate and understand original equipment manufacturer state of the art computerized diagnostic equipment and embedded diagnostics. Knowledge and understanding of how measurements and tolerances impact on the mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and the components of each system.

8. Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs in the absence of technical guidelines (such as modifying parts to fit and mesh into systems for which the parts were not designed); improvise modifications to equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications to meet special test requirements or other special needs.

***Quality of Experience:*** Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

**_Military Assignment:_** Occupants of this position must maintain continuous military membership in the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG). Assignment to a compatible _Enlisted_ **(E8 & below) **position in the NCARNG is mandatory. (_ENL MOS_: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, 94)

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**_Security Clearance:_** Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a security clearance as required by the position (ANACI minimum).

**_Direct Deposit:_** The applicant selected for this position will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program.

***Other Requirements****:***_ _Must be able to pass an operator's test for forklift equipment up to 10,000 lbs. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

### HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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### BENEFITS:

The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

**Flexible Spending Accounts -** The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Visit:https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

**Health Insurance -** The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. Visit:http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

**Leave -** Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. Visit:****http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

**Life Insurance -** The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance. Visit:http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

**Long Term Care Insurance -** The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, step parents, spouses, and adult children. Visit:http://www.ltcfeds.com/

**Retirement Program -** Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. Visit:http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

### OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are a** _male applicant_** who was born after 12/31/59 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.

2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any resumes to the National Guard Human Resources Office. You must apply on-line or fax your resumes to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. __The Human Resources Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs__.

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### HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide **__both__** of the following parts:

1. Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

Use the _Online Qualifications Questionnaire_ for convenience and quickest processing.

## Option A: Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

**Tips for using the****Online Qualifications Questionnaire**:

* You must click **both** _Finish_ **and** _Submit_when you are done. Your Online Qualifications Questionnaire is not processed and your rsum is not attached until you click the _Submit_ button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your rsum.

* You can upload or fax supporting documents after you _Submit_ the Online Qualifications Questionnaire.

* You must complete the entire process by the closing date -- Wednesday, April 20, 2016****

* To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received, follow these steps:

1. Go tohttps://www.hr-services.org/usasonlineapp/usasonlineapp.aspx and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.

2. Click the radio button for this Vacancy Identification Number: 1653825.Click _Select a Vacancy_.

3. Verify that all of your documents appear on the table with a status of _Processed_.

* You can save your work and come back later. Just click both _Save_ and _Logout_. (When you want to return, go tohttps://www.hr-services.org/usasonlineapp/usasonlineapp.aspx and log in using the box on the right hand side of the page.)

* If you _Submit_ more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one _Submitted_ is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.

**To begin your****Online Qualifications Questionnaire**, choose one of these options:

* If your rsum is going to come **_from_**_ the USAJOBS Resume Builder_, you begin the process by clicking the **_Apply Online_** button near the bottom of this page. Your rsum will be attached _only_ to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and _Submit_ from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.

* If your rsum is going to be one _you prepared **outside** of USAJOBS Rsum Builder_, click this link to begin the process:** Online Questionnaire.**

## Option B: Paper Qualifications Questionnaire.

If it is not practical for you to use the Online Qualifications Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper. Follow these steps:

1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URLhttp://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling _USAJOBS by Phone_at (703) 724-1850 after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents either by fax.

* If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here --http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The fax number is 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

### REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

**The following documents are REQUIRED for this job announcement:**

* **Current Resume**(list your duties/responsibilities related to the qualifying experience listed above)

* **Qualification Questionnaire**(On-line or OPM Form 1203-FX)

**The following documents are NOT required for this job announcement**:

**Transcripts**** **(optional - __required if using education to substitute for experience__)

* **Military Resume**(optional -explain actual duties performed with the MOS/AFSC, etc.)

* ****Miscellaneous****(optional - related certifications, licenses, etc.)

****Demographics Data****(optional - Applicants are requested to identify, in a separate attachment, their race, gender, and national origin. Submission of this information is voluntary and will be used in support of the NCNG Equal Employment Opportunity Programs.)

Your document(s) can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. _Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number_.

**Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf**

### AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

RICHARD S. HUFF

Phone: (984)661-0361

Email: RICHARD.S.HUFF.MIL@MAIL.MIL

Agency Information:

NGNC G4

1636 Goldstar Drive

Raleigh, NC

27607

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### WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date, a review of your complete application will be completed to validate your qualification status. If qualified, your documents will be forwarded to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

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*Job Title:* Surface Maintenance Mechanic

*Department:* Department of the Army

*Agency:* Army National Guard Units (Title 32)

*Control Number:* 432766500

*Job Announcement Number:* NCAR-16-035