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Posted: April 13, 2026 (0 days ago)

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HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER INSPECTOR

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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$31.44 - $36.67

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting and repairing heavy mobile equipment like vehicles and machinery for the U.S.

Marine Corps, ensuring everything is in good working order through detailed checks and documentation.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in mechanical repairs who can make independent decisions and spot issues in systems like engines or hydraulics.

It's ideal for detail-oriented tradespeople who enjoy working in a military logistics setting.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to identify and document defective systems, components, or parts in heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of mechanical trades, including theory and work processes for repair and rebuild
  • Understanding of electrical, hydraulics, metalworking, and paint/preservation trades
  • Experience performing detailed condition inspections and assigning condition codes
  • Skill in analyzing procedures for quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Proficiency in maintaining records of testing, inspections, and results
  • Ability to make independent decisions on repairs without prior approval

Full Job Description

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIRER INSPECTOR in the Marine Corps Logistics Command of MAINTENANCE CENTER ALBANY.

Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement.

All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to properly identify and document which system, component, or which part of a system is defective or not performing properly.; knowledge of the mechanical trade; Knowledge of the electrical, hydraulics, metal, and paint and preservation trades and understanding of mechanical theory and mechanical work processes utilized in the rebuild, repair, modification, installation of components, controls systems and operations of a wide variety of equipment.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will make independent decisions on a wide range of matters that may involve deviations or departures from past precedents and accepted practices, often without prior approval.
  • You will analyze current procedures and methods to determine quality and cost effectiveness of the process.
  • You will be directly responsible to the Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Inspector Supervisor 1, who has responsibility for timeliness, quantity, and overall quality of work performed.
  • You will perform detailed condition Inspection to verify or correct condition codes of equipment received at the Marine Depot Maintenance Command.
  • You will maintain records of all functional testing performed, with results achieved, equipment Inspected, and condition codes assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12928378-26-ALD