Surface Maintenance Specialist (Title 32)

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GS you will analyze and resolve a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations production and practices that impact the overall maintenance program; Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management repair and training; and the need for improving existing practices; Develop goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met; Coordinate with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate; Assess impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding mission changes new directives manpower utilization and authorizations etc; Work with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program; Establish methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations; Disseminate to the maintenance shops technical guidance and directions received form the Department of the Army (DA) National Guard Bureau (NGB) the J-4/G-4 or the Surface Maintenance Management Office; Contact depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance; Schedule and conduct periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures; Visit maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems evaluate shop operations and determine adequacy of production; May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET) ; Analyze COMET results develops action plans to correct problems and monitors implementation; Monitor the organizations use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management; Oversee and provide technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develop policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises as needed; Coordinate with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems; Establish and monitor the shop safety and health program; Provide instruction investigates accidents and assures facilities meet established requirements; Oversee the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops; Must know Global Combat Support Service - Army (GCSS-A) Perform other duties as assigned.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance conduct agency needs public interest and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must know Global Combat Support Service - Army (GCSS-A)
• 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.

Military Grades: Enlisted: (E5-E8) or Warrant Officer (WO1-CW4)

Minimum Requirements: Experience education or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications using test instruments making computations and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience in applying principles concepts and methods of equipment facility or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility grounds equipment overhaul maintenance restoration repair needs etc.

Required Experience:

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