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DEPUTY SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$89,508 - $116,362

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves assisting in the oversight of maintenance operations for surface equipment in the Florida Army National Guard, including planning repairs, managing resources, and leading teams to keep military gear in top shape.

It's a leadership role focused on ensuring smooth operations for vehicles and facilities.

A good fit would be someone with military experience, hands-on maintenance skills, and the ability to handle budgeting and personnel in a fast-paced Guard environment.

Key Requirements

  • Military membership in the Florida National Guard (Categories 1 or 3)
  • Officer rank O3 through O5
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience at GS-10 level in equipment maintenance planning and operations
  • Knowledge of resource allocation, budgeting, and human resources management
  • Experience leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel
  • Proficiency in using computers, automation systems, and test instruments
  • Background in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and keeping maintenance records

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a DEPUTY SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1250000 and is part of the FL SMO, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1 & 3 Only.

Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency WITH dual FL National Guard military membership; Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized.

Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

MILITARY GRADES: Officer: O3 thru O5 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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: GS11 Must have at least 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided 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.

Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs.

Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

TEMPORARY PROMOTION- For Title 32 and/or Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour).

If a permanent employee in Title 32 and/or Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND return to their previous Title 32 and/or Title 5 position once the incumbent returns from military duty.

If the military tour member, who has reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her reemployment rights within 5 years, the selected individual may remain in this position without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour).

If an on-board individual employed in Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will be converted to Title 32 and will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3).

If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment rights to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated.

If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-State National Guard Members (Not Current T5 or T32 Onboard) This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour), and selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3).

If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated.

If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

Major Duties:

As a DEPUTY SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), GS-1601-12, you will manage, direct, coordinate, and oversee the ARNG State Surface Maintenance program.

Determine goals and develop plans independently or jointly with higher management.

Contribute significantly to the determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and is accountable for their effective use.

Make or recommend organizational changes that have considerable impact, such as those involving basic structure, operating cost, and key positions.

Consider a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions (or recommendations to higher level management), including such matters as employee relations, labor-management relations, and the effect on other organizations.

Coordinate program efforts with other organizations or with National Guard Bureau (NGB) personnel. Assess the impact of the organization's programs on other organizations in the state.

Set policy for the organization in such areas as determining program emphasis and operating guidelines. Understand and communicate NGB policies and priorities throughout the organization managed.

Deal with human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees, or other staffing actions having significant impact.

Delegate authority to subordinate supervisors and holds them responsible for the performance of their units.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: FL-12906716-AR-T32-26-392