Surface Maintenance Mechanic

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE PERMANENT POSITION

The primary purpose of the SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WGis to troubleshoot repair maintain inspect and/or overhaul a variety of complex combat tactical commercial and special purpose vehicles and equipment having complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems with a variety of interconnected systems. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. 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. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.

Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.

AREA I Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II Current California National Guard members.

Military Grades: E-3 through E-6

Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.

PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
• Must maintain a compatible military unit grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

General Experience: Possess experience education or training which provides the ability to demonstrate knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs simple preventative maintenance tasks and use common tools and equipment in the line of work.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WG: Musthave at least 18 months experience or training leading to an 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; Ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat tactical commercial special purpose vehicles and equipment; 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; Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls; 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Instruct
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
• Trouble Shooting