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Posted: February 25, 2026 (1 day ago)

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SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$107,428 - $139,658

per year

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March 11, 2026More Army jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and overseeing the maintenance program for Army National Guard equipment and facilities in Indiana, including planning work schedules, managing budgets, and directing teams to ensure everything runs smoothly for military operations.

It's a leadership role focused on coordinating resources, training staff, and providing advice to higher-ups on logistics and repairs.

A good fit would be someone with military experience in maintenance management who enjoys organizing teams and solving operational challenges.

Key Requirements

  • Military grades O3 through O5 and compatible assignments in 01A
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in equipment maintenance planning and operations
  • Knowledge of facility, grounds, and equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, and repair
  • Experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and funding needs determination
  • Human resources management skills, including coordinating workforces and negotiating with management
  • Proficiency in leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel
  • Familiarity with managing National Guard Bureau (NGB) maintenance shops and initiatives

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN JFHQ IN J4, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D1249000.

If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

MILITARY GRADES: O3 through O5 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 01A BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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: 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 or knowledge managing NGB maintenance shops and initiatives via supervisors. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.

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

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG.

If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position.

If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level.

Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers.

If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application. Major Duties:

  • Manages, directs, coordinates, and oversees the ARNG State Surface Maintenance program.
  • Plans and schedules work and production to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities.
  • Manages all aspects of the maintenance program, to include long- and short-range planning, maintenance training and proficiency, human resources direction, budgeting, etc.
  • Provides technical and administrative advice to the Director of Logistics (DOL), commanders, and various staff officers regarding the surface maintenance programs, fiscal matters, organizational planning, and staffing for all levels of maintenance.
  • Plans and establishes maintenance policies, programs, and procedures to assure effective support of DoD (Department of Defense) and training mission requirements.
  • Evaluates accomplishment of the surface maintenance program to ensure systems and programs are functioning properly.
  • Directs inspections of operating activities to determine the condition of required facilities, the effectiveness of maintenance activities in support of programs, and to ensure coordination between such activities.
  • Directs and coordinates the correction of maintenance deficiencies affecting unit readiness.
  • Serves as program manager for surface maintenance funds.
  • Conducts staff conferences to outline priorities and collaborate on budget impacts caused by increased costs, changes in programs and facilities, mission/weapons system changes, and requirements for new facilities or facility remodeling, etc.
  • Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with, or advising, higher ranked officials of other units or organizations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IN-12894977-AR-26-023