Surface Maintenance Specialist (Title 32) (Permanent)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an Surface Maintenance Specialist, Position Description Number D1254000 and is part of the SSM, National Guard.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience.

In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.

As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E5/SGT - E9/SGM) OR Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W3/CW3) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.

GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E5/SGT - E9/SGM) OR Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W3/CW3), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR).

To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E5/SGT - E9/SGM) OR Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W3/CW3).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience analyzing and evaluate maintenance operations, production, and procedures; and make recommendations for improvement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government.

This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated.

This experience must include activities such as: Experience analyzing and resolving a variety of conventional maintenance management problems to improve existing maintenance operations, production, and practices that impact the overall maintenance program.

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

Experience developing goals and plans to ensure maintenance production standards are met.

Experience coordinating with shop leadership to resolve conflicts affecting maintenance production or the shop backlog rate. Major Duties:

As a Surface Maintenance Specialist (Title 32), GS-1601-09, you will perform the below 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.