SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32)

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THIS IS A MERIT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

UNIT: FMS #3

LOCATION: Arden Hills, Minnesota

SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ James Brown View phone number on click.appcast.io)

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

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Duties

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Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (MERIT, T32), WL-5801-11,

Leader Duties:

a.Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge,skills, and abilities. Passes on to workers instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper workmethods, and starts work. Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and thatneeded stock is obtained from supply locations. Works along with other workers and sets pace performing non-supervisory repair work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Work performed by theincumbent involves troubleshooting, maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat,tactical, and automotive vehicles.

b.Assures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checks work in progress andwhen finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, and established shop procedures onwork sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisor'sinstructions and to meet deadlines. Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, writteninstructions, and other directives. Interprets work instructions and assists lower graded repairers or trainees inthe more difficult and complex tasks. Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work,

causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.

Non-Supervisory Duties:

a.Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and major repair on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical,and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, roadgraders, mobile cranes, front loaders, bulldozers, power shovels, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, all terrainvehicles, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and/or overhauls, as aregular and recurring duty, a variety of the mechanically complex major systems to include internal combustionengines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, andhydraulic utility systems and controls, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety ofintricate fuel injection systems. Makes repairs and modifications to assemblies and components such as voltageregulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc., for use or placement in systems for which they were notspecifically designed. Improvises work when standard procedures do not apply.

b.Troubleshoots equipment with a variety of the mechanically complex major systems and diagnoses difficultperformance problems and the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks, uses testequipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges and computerdiagnostic tools. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of specialized originalequipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determineswhat adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other thanthose specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.

c.Removes and disassembles engines and complex major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel,hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordancewith the proper repair specifications and procedures, and improvises repair techniques when standardprocedures are not available. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls invehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems.Repairs equipment with a variety of interconnected systems to include state of the art electrical and electronic,fuel injection, interconnected gear reduction, multiple engines, and similarly complex systems. Improvises,substitutes, or alters components or parts to fit into systems for which the items were not specially designed orfinds other ways to correct defects when existing methods and procedures do not give desired results.

d.Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations.Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assistslower grade mechanics in performing major repair work on interconnected complex systems such as electrical,air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specializeddiagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

A full duty description is available upon request.

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only.
• Minnesota National Guard Membership is required.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Most MNNG position are 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.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:

Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.

The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

MILITARY GRADES : ENLISTED (E5-E9/ WARRANT (WO1-CW2)

Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS :

Description of Work: Work is covered by the 5800-job family which includes occupations involved in repairing, adjusting, and maintaining self-propelled transportation and other mobile equipment (except aircraft), including any special purpose features with which they may be equipped.

Minimum Requirements:

WG - 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.

WG-11 and above - 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.

WL (All Grade Levels) - In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series. Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment. The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this occupational series.

Education

EDUCATION: 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.

Additional information

REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

• Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.
• IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.
• Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (

This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates The Merit Placement Principles and will not be tolerated.

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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.

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