Surface Maintenance Mechanic
Job Location:
Lawrenceville, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Position Description Number Dand is part of the NJ FMS 5 National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the 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.
As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WGyou 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
- Instruct operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Areas of Consideration:
Areas III: All Title 32 Employees within the New Jersey Army National Guard
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
You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance conduct agency needs public interest and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:
Military Grade:
Min: E4 and Max: E7
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)
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
There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.
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 ( 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 Directors 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
