SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (T32)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the AL SMO, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: SMM, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ D.

JONES MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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 equivalent to at least the next lower grade (as stated above) that provided experience, education or training applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in designing projects or planning assignments.

Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: -- Practical knowledge of, and skill in applying, principles, concepts, and methods involving maintenance equipment, facilities, and service operations.

-- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of maintenance management sufficient to provide advice, assistance, and guidance to shop personnel.

-- Knowledge of the full range of maintenance shop standards, policies, regulations, and methods sufficient to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices that impact the overall maintenance program.

-- Knowledge of and ability to oversee maintenance management programs, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices.

-- Ability to facilitate and/or offer classroom training, as needed. Major Duties:

Analyzes and resolves a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program.

Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance management, repair, and training; and the need for improving existing practices.

Develops goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met. Coordinates with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate.

Assesses impact on the maintenance shop due to new equipment fielding, mission changes, new directives, manpower utilization and authorizations, etc.

Works with other organizations to increase the effectiveness of the maintenance program.

Establishes methods and procedures to ensure maintenance tasks performed meet or exceed established policies and regulations.

Disseminates to the maintenance shops, technical guidance and directions received form the Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the J-4/G-4, or the Surface Maintenance Management Office.

Contacts depots or manufacturers to clarify procedures or gain insight regarding better methods of repair or maintenance.

Schedules and conducts periodic meetings with shop leadership to disseminate information and standardize procedures.

Visits maintenance organizations to assist with technical problems, evaluate shop operations, and determine adequacy of production.

May serve as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET). Analyzes COMET results, develops action plans to correct problems, and monitors implementation. Monitors the organization's use of automation to properly account for manpower utilization and materials management.

Oversees and provides technical guidance regarding Class IX (Class 9) repair parts management; develops policy and procedures; and evaluates and revises, as needed. Coordinates with the USPFO and other installation organizations to resolve problems.

Establishes and monitors the shop safety and health program. Provides instruction, investigates accidents, and assures facilities meet established requirements. Oversees the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for maintenance shops.

Performs other duties as assigned.