Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector

Army National Guard Units • Indiantown Gap, PA

24d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, at the PA Unit Training Equipment Site. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector inspects a broad range of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles, including combat and tactical equipment and vehicles such as tanks, cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, earth-compacting equipment, and self-propelled artillery. The inspector evaluates complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components while equipment is operating or in standby condition; determines required repairs; and uses established Maintenance Expenditure Limits to evaluate the economic feasibility of repairs. The position may serve on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams, and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a dual-status technician position requiring membership in a compatible Pennsylvania National Guard military assignment. The selectee must wear the military uniform. Appointment is contingent on verification of a Secret security clearance. The military grades listed are Warrant Officer WO1–CW3 and enlisted E1–E9. The position supervisor is CW3 Desantis. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Ability to meet the military-grade requirements: Warrant Officer WO1–CW3 or enlisted E1–E9.
• Verification of a Secret security clearance is required for accession into the position.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• Specialized experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Experience applying independent judgment to determine methods and techniques for unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
• Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
• Record of experience, training, and education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

• Inspect a variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment and automotive vehicles.
• Inspect complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems, equipment, and components while operating or in standby condition.
• Determine what repairs are needed.
• Use established Maintenance Expenditure Limits to evaluate the economic feasibility of repairs.
• 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

• Federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits available depend on position status, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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