Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector

Army National Guard Units•Dundalk, MD

About The Position

This National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector with the Maryland National Guard, MD FMS 2. The inspector evaluates surface maintenance equipment to ensure its physical and operating characteristics meet acceptable standards and specifications. The work involves a wide variety of inspection processes and techniques and covers complex equipment and interconnected mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems. The position inspects heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles, and may also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support equipment, and components of comparable or lesser complexity. The inspector uses specialized testing methods and equipment to check systems and components, determine necessary repairs, and evaluate whether repairs are economically feasible under established Maintenance Expenditure Limits. The inspector documents required repairs, parts, and authorized labor; conducts inspections during repair work; and certifies completed equipment as operational or returns it for additional repairs. The role may include service on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams or Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams. This is an obligated, indefinite appointment that may become permanent without further competition under the conditions described in the announcement. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to meet operational needs. The position may affect the environment, and the employee is responsible for meeting applicable environmental requirements.

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 not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the listed military grade.
Military grades: E1–E8.
General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks, and to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
Specialized experience or training demonstrating extensive knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex interconnected systems, assemblies, and parts across 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 and their effects on major mechanical systems.
Extensive knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
Skill in developing or improvising methods, altering parts, and making repairs without technical guidelines; modifying equipment to address recurring malfunctions; and designing modifications for special testing or other needs.
Experience is evaluated by duties performed, not solely by military rank, and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements determined through a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
Education claims must be supported by transcripts or other documentation; the announcement does not specify a particular degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Inspect heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles, including combat, tactical, and specialized vehicles.
Inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support equipment, and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.
Inspect complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components in operation or standby condition.
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 evaluate their economic feasibility using established Maintenance Expenditure Limits and factors such as parts costs and availability, labor hours, and mission time constraints.
Recommend condemnation of equipment to a higher echelon when repair costs exceed established limits.
Prepare lists of needed repairs and parts, and document authorized labor hours.
Perform in-process inspections to ensure repairs meet applicable requirements.
Conduct final inspections; certify equipment in satisfactory operating condition or reject the work and return equipment for additional repairs with specific reports.
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.