Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not To Exceed One Year)

Army National Guard Units • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Virginia Army National Guard, Position Description Number D1286000, at the WG-5801-12 level. The position is a temporary promotion not to exceed one year and may be made permanent later without further competition. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

The inspector evaluates a broad range of heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, automotive, and other equipment. This includes inspecting complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems while operating or in standby condition. The inspector uses specialized testing methods and equipment to verify that equipment meets tolerance and safety requirements, assesses necessary repairs and their economic feasibility under established Maintenance Expenditure Limits, and recommends condemnation when repair costs exceed those limits.

The role includes preparing repair, parts, and labor-hour lists; conducting in-process and final inspections; certifying satisfactory operation or documenting required additional repairs; and inspecting equipment at remote worksites, during field exercises, or before equipment is sent to a supporting maintenance facility. The inspector may also serve on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams or Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants must be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment at the military grade specified if they are not already members.
• Must be a Virginia Army National Guard enlisted member in grades E6/SSG through E9/SGM, or a warrant officer in grades W1/WO1 through W3/CW3, and meet the applicable Group I or Group II eligibility conditions.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks, and use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• At least 18 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the WG-11 level, or equivalent pay band, in government or comparable private-sector work.
• Experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnected systems, assemblies, and parts for 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, complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and other major non-mechanical systems that affect the operation of major mechanical systems.
• Skill and knowledge to develop or improvise methods, alter parts, make repairs without technical guidelines, correct recurring malfunctions through equipment modifications, and design modifications for special test requirements or other special needs.
• Applicants must provide exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time employment in their resumes.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicants must limit resumes to two pages.
• Education claims must be supported with transcripts or other documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect heavy-duty mobile, combat, tactical, automotive, and other equipment and components.
• Inspect complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems while in operation or standby.
• Use specialized testing methods and equipment, including computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, and engine scopes, to verify tolerances and safety factors.
• Determine required repairs and assess their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits, considering parts costs and availability, labor hours, and mission time constraints.
• Recommend to a higher echelon that equipment be condemned when repair costs exceed established limits.
• Prepare lists of needed repairs, parts, and authorized labor hours.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure repairs meet applicable requirements.
• Conduct final inspections, certify equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or reject work and return equipment for additional repairs with specific reports.
• Inspect equipment at remote worksites, during field exercises, and before equipment is sent to a supporting maintenance facility.
• Serve as an inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend 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