Fresh Listing

Posted: February 12, 2026 (1 day ago)

This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$106,437 - $138,370

per year

Closes

February 27, 2026More Army jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and overseeing the maintenance programs for surface equipment in the Florida Army National Guard, including planning resources, managing teams, and ensuring smooth operations across the state.

It requires making key decisions on budgets, staff, and organizational changes while coordinating with higher levels.

A good fit would be an experienced military officer with strong leadership skills in maintenance management and a background in handling equipment repairs and team coordination.

Key Requirements

  • Must be an O5 (Lieutenant Colonel) officer in the Florida National Guard
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in equipment maintenance management
  • Knowledge of planning, resource allocation, and budgeting for maintenance programs
  • Experience in human resources management, including personnel actions and labor relations
  • Skills in leading, directing, and assigning work to subordinate teams
  • Familiarity with National Guard policies and coordination with higher management
  • Proficiency in using computers and automation systems for records and computations

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1249000 and is part of the FL JFHQ, 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: O5 ONLY 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: GS13.

Must possess 1-year of experience comparable in scope and responsibility to next lower grade in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector).

This experience must include activities such as 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; 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 in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Major Duties:

As a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), GS-1601-13, you will manage, direct, coordinate, and oversee the ARNG State Surface Maintenance program.

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

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

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

Considers 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.

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

Sets policy for the organization in such areas as determining program emphasis and operating guidelines. Understands and communicates NGB policies and priorities throughout the organization managed.

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

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

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: FL-12886137-AR-T32-26-287