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Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units

Job Location:

Gatesville, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 40 - 40

Posted: 6 October 2026 (19 days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located within the J4 at MATES in Gatesville TX. The purpose of this position is to supervise workers directly or through subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing work of the function. Plans work operations of great scope complexity and administrative authority. Determines the sequence priority and time for performance of operations within the limits of broad work schedules and time limits.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with the Texas National Guard your duties will include but will not be limited to:

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 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. Manages maintenance backlog through coordination with other maintenance activities. Evacuates and accepts equipment repairs and services to and from other maintenance facilities. 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.

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 precaution.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes:

All currently employed full-time permanent indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

Remarks:

Texas Army National Guard Membership is Required
The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Veterans preference is not applicable to this position.
Direct deposit is mandatory.
Trial period required (see additional information)

Military Requirements:

For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required.

Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS

Rank: E-7 (SFC) Not to Exceed E-9 (SGM) and WOC Not to Exceed CW3
MOS: WO 91 Series Enlisted:

Other Requirements:

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.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

Specialized Experience Required

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 addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience 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.

Quality of Experience:

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicants record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

Trial Period:

As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial year period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

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.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
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.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

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