SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Mitchell, SD
•Onsite

About The Position

This permanent, Title 32, Dual-Status National Guard position is part of CSMS 1 and is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The position serves as a working leader of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics, WG-5801-10, providing technical guidance and group leadership while performing mechanic duties. Work includes maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment. The position requires leading and organizing the work of others, providing guidance, and performing related administrative functions. The position requires membership in a compatible South Dakota Army National Guard military assignment, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. It is open to enlisted personnel through CW2. Candidates must have a valid state driver's license. Applicants must meet federal employment suitability requirements; males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service. A trial period may be required, and participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

  • National Guard membership in a compatible South Dakota Army National Guard military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
  • Open to enlisted personnel through CW2; military grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted, and the full-time supervisor's military grade must equal or exceed that of supervised personnel.
  • General experience or training providing sufficient knowledge to complete work in this occupational series and demonstrate ability to lead other technicians.
  • At least 24 months of specialized experience in the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment and experience applying independent judgment to unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
  • Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and lead repair-related work; perform administrative functions; interpret technical publications; and provide work-related guidance to others.
  • Valid state driver's license.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must participate in direct deposit; may be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the work of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics, WG-5801-10.
  • Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and/or overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
  • Provide technical guidance and group leadership to team members.
  • Plan, organize, and lead repair-related work performed by others.
  • Train others in vehicle, equipment, and systems maintenance.
  • Test, inspect, and evaluate work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
  • Perform administrative functions and read and interpret technical publications used in equipment repair.

Benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Insurance
  • Annual Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Retirement Program
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