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Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor


Job Location:

Spokane, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 38 - 38
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:
SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
Location:
Washington Field Maintenance Shop 5
SPOKANE Washington 99011-6013
Army National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Temporary Promotion Obligated Indefinite excepted service
Advertised as: ENLISTED/WARRANT OFFICER
May be used to fill one or more vacancies.
*Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety complete all application requirements


Duties

A WSSURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR:

  • Plans use of subordinate workers equipment facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Establishes deadlines priorities and work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules methods and policies set by the supervisor. Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Determines skills materials and equipment required to do the work. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Informs the supervisor of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules staffing needs estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Assists the supervisor with quarterly funding distribution and decisions based on operational needs for units supported by customer activities. Reviews funding requirements prioritizes request and allocates funding based on readiness training and mobilization requirements. Provides management with workload data estimates and recommendations to facilitate more effective management decisions for staffing and funding requirements to support customer units.
  • Assigns tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements methods and procedures. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Implements corrective actions within their authority to resolve work problems. Recommends solutions to staffing problems engineering requirements and work operations directed by other supervisors. Ensures work in progress and completed work meets established standards by implementation of a Quality Control and Assurance program within the organization. Ensures equipment repairs do not exceed maintenance expenditure limits in accordance as established by regulation and or policies. Effectively efficiently and economically makes adjustments as necessary to maximize production accomplish specified tasks and manage resources. Notes work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Assures tools special tools test measurement and diagnostic equipment personal protective equipment repair parts petroleum oils and lubricants and other materiel are available when needed. Manages maintenance backlog through coordination with other maintenance activities. Evacuates and accepts equipment repairs and services to and from other maintenance facilities.
  • Plans and establishes overall leave schedules. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for accomplishment. Sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinate work performance. Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.
  • Performs non-supervisory work such as transporting equipment performing maintenance tasks etc.
  • Develops publishes and ensures employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised. Implements and complies with agency state and federal regulatory Occupational Safety and Health and environmental requirements. Ensures use of quality conformant products through compliance with established materials shelf life programs. Ensures all aspects of Force Protection to include physical security facility and vehicle key control property accountability access control and employee protection in accordance with established policies and regulations. Implements procedures to account for all real property installation property MTO&E (Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment) property TDA (Tables of Distribution and Allowances) property and installed equipment located at or assigned to the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies. Ensures subordinates are trained qualified and equipped with proper personnel protective equipment environmental mediation equipment and materials. Ensure the employees wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
  • Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations inspections mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operation maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies
  • Other duties as assigned.(temporary minor or incidental tasks)

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

    Military Grades: E8-E9 WO1 - CW2

    Desired Military Assignments: 91 Series

    - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.

    - May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

    - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

    - All soldiers civilian employees and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military drivers license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.

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

    - Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.

    - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

    - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

    - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

    - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

    - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

    Qualifications

    GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
    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:
    Must have at least 36 months experience (in addition to the journeyman level knowledge) which demonstrates the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

    Journeyman level knowledge: 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. Ability to diagnose repair overhaul and modify 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. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting loading turning and positioning systems and their mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic controls. 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.


    ***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level you must provide your last SF 50 if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.

    Education

    Education Requirements:
    High School Diploma or GED

    Degree Required: N/A
    Degree Required to qualify with Education Only (No Specialized Experience): N/A

    You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

    If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment.

    Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:Not Applicable.

    Additional information

    *For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

    - Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed.

    - 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 ( Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment retention and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.

    - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.

    - Veterans preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).

    - May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

    ****This is an obligated position (current occupant is on a Military Tour). Individual selected for this position will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member reclaims this position the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If the military tour member having reemployment rights to this position does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years and funding level and employee manning levels permit incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition.***

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
    The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.

    If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our
    WA HRO Distro Box.

    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.

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    Required Experience:

    Manager