Job: Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector

Jobing Description

Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector
JOB SUMMARY:

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest-enduring institutions. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join the North Dakota National Guard team and serve your nation, North Dakota and your community!

NORTH DAKOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

This position is restricted to current Fulltime Permanent Technicians within the UTES of the ND Army National Guard

Area of Consideration: NDARNG Fulltime Permanent Technicians (Tenure 1 or 2) within the UTES

Location: UTES, Devils Lake, ND

Selecting Official: CW4 Thomas Marsh, Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Resume must be received by: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Compatibility: WO: Br. 91, 94 MOS: 882A, 920A, 920B ENL: CMF 91 MOS: 14J, 14S, 14T, 88L, 88M, 88P, 88Z, 92A, 92Y

Failure to provide complete application material will result in you not receiving consideration for this position.

Please refer to the qualification and evaluation section of this announcement to understand the qualification requirement, and the HOW TO APPLY SECTION for detailed instruction on applying. If you are applying with a resume created outside of USA JOBS, follow this link to access the Online Questionnaire OTHERWISE apply using the APPLY ONLINE button at the right of this page to use your USA Jobs RESUME BUILDER resume.

NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted 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 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Position Description Number: D1285000

DUTIES:

(1) Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.). May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.

(2) Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly. Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.

(3) Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.

(4) May serve as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided you with sufficient knowledge to complete the work of this position and the ability to lead other technicians engaged in the duties performed by this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must indicate 24 months of the required experience:

1. Experience which demonstrates the skill in applying a wide variety of complex inspection techniques to examine a variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.

2. Experience which demonstrates skill in inspecting complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems.

3. Experience which demonstrates the ability to read and interpret parts list, manufacturer's repair manuals, TM's, diagrams, engineer drawings, and schematics.

4. Experience which demonstrates the skill in using specially designed testing methods and test equipment. (ie: computerized test sets, precision guages, electronic sensors.)

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Study successfully completed in a college, university, technical or vocational school may be substituted for experience at the rate on one year of study for 6 months of experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Time and placement is dependent upon resourcing from National Guard Bureau.

Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the military uniform appropriate to their service and grade when performing as a technician. They will comply with the appearance and weight standards contained in the appropriate regulation. VETERANS PREFERENCE: The National Guard Technician Act of 1968 (PL 90-486) specifically excludes use of veterans perference for appoinments made under the authority of 32 USC 709. All appointments in the NDNG are made under Title 32 USC; therefore, Veterans Preference is not applicable. Individual recommended for the position will not be approved for appoinment until the appropriate physical examination is completed and approved. The results of the physical may be shared with the individual's military chain of command

Individual selected for the position will be required to obtain a secret security clearance. Permanent Change of Station(PCS) expenses may not be authorized for this position. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the North Dakota National Guard. PCS for initial hires are not authorized.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses and compared to your resume and supporting documents.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Main New Employee Website - http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/

Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

Acceptance of a Permanent or Indefinite Appointment with the NDNG will terminate enrollment in the Tri-Care Reserve Select Health Benefits program. Federal Law does not permit employee who are eligible for Federal Employee Health Insurance to carry Tri-Care Reserve health insurance.

Appointment to this position will be made at the beginning of a bi-weekly pay period. Applicants MUST understand that Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), although may be elected within the 1st pay period of employment, are not effective until the pay period after they make their election. Election for FEHB must be made within 60 days from the 1st day of appointment. Technician pay periods are 14 days in duration.

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.

2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.