Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units • Richmond, VA

12h

About The Position

This is a permanent National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Virginia Army National Guard, part of the VA G4. The position performs inspection duties for a wide range of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive, and other equipment. The inspector examines complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components while equipment is operating or in standby condition, using specialized testing methods and equipment to verify that tolerance and safety factors are met.

The inspector determines needed repairs and evaluates their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL), considering parts costs and availability, labor hours, and mission time constraints. The position prepares repair, parts, and labor-hour lists; conducts in-process and final inspections; certifies equipment as satisfactory or rejects work and specifies additional repairs. Inspections may take place at remote worksites, during field exercises, or before equipment is sent to a supporting maintenance facility. The employee may serve on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) or Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT), and performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants must meet the specified Virginia Army National Guard membership and military-grade eligibility requirements. A federal background investigation and a trial period may be required; direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before placement.
• Applicants must meet the stated Virginia Army National Guard eligibility and military-grade requirements: enlisted E5/SGT through E9/SGM, or warrant officer W1/WO1 through W2/CW2, under the applicable applicant group.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine work and simple preventive maintenance, and to use common tools and equipment.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the WG-11 level, or an equivalent pay band, including experience in the private sector comparable to that grade.
• Extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnected systems, assemblies, and parts in a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify interconnected complex systems on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that affect the operation of major mechanical systems.
• Skill in developing or improvising methods, altering parts, and making repairs without technical guidelines, including correcting recurring malfunctions and designing modifications for special testing or other needs.
• Selectees must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability, as determined by a background investigation, is required.
• A trial period may be required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicants must limit resumes to two pages and include exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a wide range of heavy-duty mobile, combat, tactical, automotive, and other equipment, including complex interconnected systems and components.
• Use specialized testing methods and equipment, such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, and engine scopes, to verify equipment tolerances and safety factors.
• Determine needed repairs and evaluate their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits, considering parts, labor, and mission time constraints.
• Recommend that equipment be condemned when repair costs exceed established limits.
• Prepare lists of needed repairs and parts, and authorized labor hours.
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure repairs comply with applicable requirements.
• Perform final inspections, certify satisfactory operating condition, or reject work and return equipment for additional specified repairs.
• Inspect equipment at remote worksites, during field exercise training, and before it is sent to a supporting maintenance facility.
• Serve as an inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position and the employee's status. Applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details about specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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