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TITLE 32 DEPUTY SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER GS-1601-12

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a deputy manager in the Army National Guard who oversees the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and facilities across the state.

It involves leading teams, planning repairs, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring everything runs smoothly for training and operations.

A good fit would be someone with military leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a background in logistics or maintenance management.

Key Requirements

  • Military rank between O3 and O4 (or eligible for it via memorandum)
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in equipment maintenance planning and operations at GS-11 level or equivalent
  • General experience in equipment maintenance, reading engineering drawings, using test instruments, and computer systems
  • Skills in resource allocation, budgeting, and determining maintenance needs for facilities and equipment
  • Experience in human resources management, coordinating workforces, and negotiating with management
  • Ability to manage and direct subordinates in surface maintenance programs including shops and training sites
  • Enlisted status only; must provide rank reduction memorandum if exceeding O4

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS TECHNICIAN EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense.

We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O3 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: O4 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below.

When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED ONLY*** All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank.

The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

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: Must have 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.

Major Duties:

Position Description # D1250000 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4/G-4), State Surface Maintenance Management Office.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Army National Guard (ARNG) Deputy Director of the Surface Maintenance program in large states.

As the deputy, serves as an alter ego to the ARNG Surface Maintenance Manager and fully shares in the direction of all phases of the organization's program which includes providing management direction, control, and accountability for ARNG surface maintenance programs and activities.

These consist of, but are not limited to, Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS), Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES), Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES), and Field Maintenance Shops (FMS).

Work requires comprehensive managerial knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices involving ARNG surface maintenance facilities, equipment, and services. MAJOR DUTIES:

Manages, directs, coordinates, and oversees 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.

Plans and schedules work and production to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities. Assigns work in consideration of employee skills and mission requirements.

Exercises significant responsibilities dealing with headquarters' personnel, senior commanders, and staff officers of other units, organizations, and commands.

Manages all aspects of the maintenance program, to include long- and short-range planning, maintenance training and proficiency, human resources direction, budgeting, etc. Formulates directives, serves on policy boards, serves on financial management committees, 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. Confers with commanders and staff to establish and implement maintenance policies, programs, and procedures.

Evaluates accomplishment of the surface maintenance program to ensure systems and programs are functioning properly; effective utilization and maintenance of equipment; and that projects are accomplished within established deadlines.

Adjusts major scheduling of projects, as necessary, to meet changing requirements.

Evaluates and ensures that results of equipment surveys and cost feasibility studies for additions or changes in the surface maintenance program are consistent with the latest technical developments and the needs of the state.

Responsible for production and maintenance management analysis regarding the effective utilization of resources.

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.

Analyzes maintenance activity inspection reports and directs corrective action when necessary.

Directs and coordinates the correction of maintenance deficiencies affecting unit readiness. Analyzes maintenance production impacting equipment readiness.

Responsible for authorizing the level of maintenance to be performed at Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) for maintenance activities.

Serves as a member of appropriate Authorized Stock List (ASL) review board(s).

Serves as program manager for surface maintenance funds.

Develops the maintenance financial requirement portion of the logistics budget for submission to the Program, Budget and Accounting committee (PBAC).

Ensures funds are obligated in accordance with the state budget plan. Advises and directs others regarding surface maintenance related 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.

Administers and monitors other maintenance funding programs as needed.

Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with, or advising, higher ranked officials of other units or organizations.

Assures that manpower requirements are met and coordinates through the DOL to provide manpower requirements justifications and other necessary information. Allocates available manpower resources.

Develops, manages, and administers the maintenance ADSW program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: WV-12907753-AR-26-038