Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Tampa, FL

2d

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector, WG-5801-11, Position Description Number D1285000, with the Florida Surface Maintenance Office (FL SMO). The inspector examines a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles, including combat and tactical equipment, attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle-launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self-propelled earth-compacting equipment, and self-propelled artillery. The position may also involve inspecting heavy artillery, small arms, powered support equipment, and other equipment or components of comparable or lesser complexity. The inspector may assist higher-graded inspectors with inspections of equipment repairs.

The work involves tiring or uncomfortable positions for extended periods, frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in tight or awkward spaces. The employee frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and may move heavier items with other workers or lifting devices. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with exposure to changing temperatures, noise, bad weather, dust, heat, fumes, dirty or oily equipment, and potential injuries or falls. Safety equipment may include protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

This is an excepted-service position under 32 U.S.C. 709 requiring membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. National Guard membership is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. A probationary period may be required. Permanent change-of-station costs and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the Florida National Guard's best interest.

Requirements

• Must have experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks and to use common tools and equipment.
• Must have at least 18 months of experience or training leading to extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and interrelationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for varied vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Must have extensive knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems and their effects on mechanical systems.
• Must have extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Must be able to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, and make repairs without technical guidelines; modify equipment to correct recurring malfunctions; and design modifications for special test requirements or other needs.
• Must be a member of, or qualify and be willing to join, the Florida National Guard in a compatible military assignment; membership is required before placement.
• Must meet the position's military grade range of enlisted E-1 through Chief Warrant Officer 3.
• Must participate in direct deposit and wear the military uniform.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants seeking education credit must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their educational claims.
• Work requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working in tight or awkward positions; frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds; and moving heavier items with assistance or lifting devices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a wide variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles, including combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose equipment.
• Inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support equipment, and other equipment or components of comparable or lesser complexity.
• Assist higher-graded inspectors with inspections of equipment repairs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of federal benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed